Creative Play and Drama with Adults at Risk

Neuauflage 1999
ISBN: 978-0-86388-535-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 212 Seiten, Format (B × H): 228 mm x 296 mm, Gewicht: 858 g

This hands-on manual offers a clear introduction to play and drama work for professionals working with adults at risk. Many adults feel nervous about drama and think that play is childish. Sue Jennings shows that by participating in play and drama people can make a difference to how they feel about themselves and the world around them. This book is suitable for professionals working with adults who are vulnerable for a number of different reasons: those who have addictions such as eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse or a history of violent relationships; adults with mental ill health; individuals and families with behavioural difficulties; people in forensic settings; those with multiple disabilities; learning impaired adults; people with strokes and other physical impairment often as a result of accidental injury. Material is chosen sensitively to enable confidence and creativity building, and the development of communication skills. Photocopiable worksheets offer the professional activities that will encourage trust and collaboration; foster independence and choice, maximise people's learning potential and stimulate everyone's imagination and creativity. Ideas are given for improvisation and movement as well as masks and myths. Cross-cultural perspectives are discussed together with boundaries for clinical groups. The importance of the healing potential of artistic expression is addressed throughout.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jennings, Sue

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Sozialpolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik Soziale Dienste, Soziale Organisationen
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Worksheets, Acknowledgements, Introduction, Chapter 1: So What is this Drama Stuff?, Chapter 2: The Play of Life and the Drama of Life, Chapter 3: Ancient Wisdom for Changing Times, Chapter 4: Games, Games, and Yet More Games, Chapter 5: A Little Touch of Something, Chapter 6: A Voice for All Seasons, Chapter 7: Bring on the Clowns, Chapter 8: Creative Playing between Adults and Children, Chapter 9: Drama Techniques and Strategies, Chapter 10: Play, Theatre and Performance, Chapter 11: Resources, Chapter 12: Bibliography

Über Autor(innen)

Sue Jennings