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Forgiveness is Really Strange - Marina Cantacuzino - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Forgiveness is Really Strange - Marina Cantacuzino - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

What is forgiveness? What enables people to forgive? Why do we even choose to forgive those who have harmed us? What can the latest psychological research tell us about the nature of forgiveness, its benefits and risks?This imaginative comic explores the key aspects of forgiveness, asking what it means to forgive and to be forgiven. Witty and intelligent, it answers questions about the health benefits and restorative potential of forgiveness and explains, in easy-to-understand terms, what happens in our brains, bodies and communities when we choose to forgive.

DKK 201.00
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Counselling and Reflexive Research in Healthcare - Gillian Thomas - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Counselling and Reflexive Research in Healthcare - Gillian Thomas - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Written for counsellors working in healthcare settings who want to develop their knowledge and undertake research, this book explores the range of benefits that can be generated by undertaking reflexive research. Focusing on the condition of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which she has herself, Gillian Thomas demonstrates how this approach can develop knowledge of a condition, but also offer therapeutic benefits to clients by increasing understanding of their condition and the interaction between the physical and emotional aspects of living with a long term disease. She outlines how to develop ethically appropriate research methods, how to carry out reflexive research and reflects on the knowledge that she has gained from her own research, teasing out its benefits for those working with a range of diseases in healthcare settings.This book will be valued by counsellors and other professionals working in healthcare settings, particularly those working with ongoing medical conditions.

DKK 342.00
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Forest School and Autism - Michael James - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Forest School and Autism - Michael James - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Forest School''s innovative outdoor approach offers specific benefits to learners with autism, including increased social skills, raised self-esteem and improved sensory function. This guide raises autism awareness amongst practitioners by providing practical and easy-to-follow advice for adapting Forest School activities for those with autism.For those coming from a mainstream Forest School background, the author offers an introduction to autism and shows what Forest School can offer people with autism - both children and adults - with first-person accounts that highlight its success with this group. The guide gives advice on the social and sensory benefits, offers practical advice on safety and on how to set up a Forest School and finally presents specific activities to be incorporated into practitioners'' routines.

DKK 272.00
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Chinese Shamanic Cosmic Orbit Qigong - Zhongxian Wu - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Chinese Shamanic Cosmic Orbit Qigong - Zhongxian Wu - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Chinese Shamanic Cosmic Orbit Qigong is an advanced form of Qigong from one of China’s esoteric traditions. Never before written about in the West, this form offers great cumulative benefits from regular daily practice. Master Wu describes the practice in detail, including the meaning and significance of the Chinese names for each movement, with its shamanic roots, and provides the mantra, visualization, and mudra for each as well as explaining the therapeutic benefits and talismanic aspects. The book is fully illustrated, and there is a handy reference quick guide at the end showing the entire orbit.This unique book will be essential reading for advanced students and practitioners of Qigong and anyone interested in Daoism, or the ancient wisdom traditions of China.

DKK 201.00
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Improving Memory through Creativity - Amanda Pike - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Improving Memory through Creativity - Amanda Pike - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Creativity stimulates older adults both mentally and emotionally and has numerous cognitive and social benefits. Providing culturally-sensitive strategies for improving memory through creativity, this timely book outlines innovative techniques and gives essential insight into effective clinical work in a world with an increasing number of diverse older adults and incidences of Alzheimer''s disease. Amanda Alders Pike clearly explains how to structure sessions and use artistic creativity to improve memory, mood and socialization. She covers everything from how to introduce art materials and techniques, to how to enhance cross-cultural interaction. Graphs, charts, and tables illustrate how artistic creativity can parallel cognitive training to provide optimal benefits to a wide audience of older adults, and accompanying online material is provided for use in sessions and workshops.

DKK 228.00
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Asanas for Autism and Special Needs - Shawnee Thornton Hardy - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Asanas for Autism and Special Needs - Shawnee Thornton Hardy - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Teaching yoga to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs is easy using this visual how-to handbook.Breaking down yoga instruction pose by pose, body part by body part, breath by breath, this book uses easy-to-understand language and clear photographs to show parents, teachers, yoga instructors, and other professionals how to introduce the life-long benefits of yoga to a child with special needs. These benefits include gaining greater awareness and understanding of the body, learning to self-regulate the nervous system, and developing coping skills to work through difficult emotions such as anger and anxiety. Creative yoga games, activities, relaxation exercises, and chair yoga poses are included to make learning yoga a fun, interactive, and calming experience for children with a wide range of abilities.

DKK 201.00
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Fundamental Movement Skill Acquisition for Children and Adults with Autism - Susan Crawford - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Fundamental Movement Skill Acquisition for Children and Adults with Autism - Susan Crawford - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

This innovative manual sets out advice on fundamental movement skill acquisition (FMS) and its benefits for improving physical, verbal and social skills for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Improving FMS can help prevent long term health issues, and increase opportunities for social engagement and independence.The book explores the basic skills of movement (running, catching, throwing, and balance) and how to observe, teach and assess FMS in children and adults with ASD. There are sections on how to develop and implement a programme for individuals to guide their personal development, and information on planning and tools for assessment are included. A much needed guide on how to combat impairment of FMS, the book also highlights the numerous benefits of such an approach in relation to behaviour, lifestyle, health and education.

DKK 201.00
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Art Therapy in the Treatment of Addiction and Trauma - - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Art Therapy in the Treatment of Addiction and Trauma - - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

This book examines the benefits and uses of art therapy in the treatment of addiction and trauma, highlighting its effectiveness at revealing underlying causes and relapse triggers, as well as treating co-occurring conditions that impair learning and recovery.This book also focuses on art therapy for trauma within specific populations, including incarcerated individuals, military personnel and survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Quinn discusses how art therapy is often carried out alongside combined approaches, such as CBT and DBT, and how it can help those with cognitive issues to learn through treatment. Furthermore, this book explores the benefits art therapy has for people with co-morbid conditions, such as dementia, emotional disorders and traumatic and acquired brain injuries.With co-authored chapters from leading researchers in art therapy, the book demonstrates how art therapy can help to uncover triggers, process trauma and find a means of self-expression whilst working towards a sustained recovery.

DKK 298.00
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Facilitating Spiritual Reminiscence for People with Dementia - Corinne Trevitt - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Facilitating Spiritual Reminiscence for People with Dementia - Corinne Trevitt - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Spiritual reminiscence is a way of communicating that acknowledges the person as a spiritual being and seeks to engage the person in a more meaningful and personal way. This practical guide teaches carers how to facilitate engaging and stimulating spiritual reminiscence sessions with older people, and particularly with people with dementia. After reading the guide, carers will understand the many and varied benefits of spiritual reminiscence, and will have developed the skills, confidence and communication techniques needed to support people with dementia in this activity. The authors present in accessible terms the evidence-base to support the benefits of the approach and provide clear, step-by-step instructions for facilitating spiritual reminiscence sessions, including useful suggestions for ideas and questions to stimulate discussion. Intended to be used either as a self-learning tool or as the basis for staff training sessions, this will be a valuable resource for staff in care homes and day centres, activity coordinators, pastoral and spiritual care professionals, clergy and spiritual leaders.

DKK 289.00
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Resonant Learning in Music Therapy - - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Resonant Learning in Music Therapy - - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Resonant learning allows students to develop and fine-tune their therapeutic competencies through first-hand experiences: being in client roles themselves, being in preliminary therapist roles with co-students in client roles and reflecting on those experiences. These resonant learning processes are preparatory steps in developing a professional music therapist identity through internship and later employment positions and continuing supervision. Outlining the Aalborg model of resonant learning, developed at Aalborg University, Denmark, Resonant Learning in Music Therapy discusses the benefits and drawbacks of ''tuning the therapist'' and encourages its integration into music therapy courses around the world.The book sums up research on resonant learning and presents core exercises, directives and vignettes from the training processes of the Aalborg model. Explaining how students'' self-agency is enhanced by long-term personal experiences in group- and individual therapy, observing work with clients in an institutional setting, working with clients themselves, and undergoing close group and individual supervision, the editors and contributors also explore the benefits of implementing resonant learning within other therapist training programs and healthcare professions.

DKK 316.00
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Principles of Chinese Medicine - Angela Hicks - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Principles of Chinese Medicine - Angela Hicks - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, qigong, tui na massage and diet therapy have been used by the Chinese for over 2000 years, and they are still the treatments of choice for millions of people throughout the East. Now, Westerners are becoming aware of the many benefits of these potent therapies and the popularity of Chinese medicine is spreading rapidly.Covering everything from the basic theory of Chinese medicine to how to find a practitioner, the book provides a definitive introductory guide to this ancient system. It includes explanations of each of the five therapies and their unique benefits as well as patients'' first-hand experiences. With advice on choosing the right treatment, and comprehensive sections on useful addresses and further reading, the book provides everything readers need to know about Chinese medicine at an introductory level.A practical handbook that provides all of the essential information, this book is the perfect introduction for anyone who wants to find out more about Chinese medicine, whether as a treatment option or for general interest.

DKK 166.00
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Chair Yoga - Edeltraud Rohnfeld - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Chair Yoga - Edeltraud Rohnfeld - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Chair yoga is a revolutionary concept designed to make the numerous benefits of classical yoga available to a wider range of physical abilities. This step-by-step program can be practiced by virtually anyone, anywhere, in any chair, to stimulate physical and mental well-being.This fully illustrated guide contains ninety easy-to-master exercises that have been specially developed for those with a limited range of movement. Clear instructions guide the reader through each routine, all of which can be carried out safely without any previous knowledge or yoga expertise. The exercises can also be adapted by yoga teachers who want to incorporate chair yoga into their classes. This book will be popular with anyone wanting to experience the health benefits of an easy, versatile form of yoga, particularly older people, individuals rehabilitating after injury or illness and those with physical disabilities, as well as the professionals who support them.Two 40-minute yoga sequence videos specially developed for people without range of movement are also available to purchase at https://library.singingdragon.com/id004325717/Chair-Yoga-DVD

DKK 193.00
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Interventions With Bereaved Children - Sue Smith - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Interventions With Bereaved Children - Sue Smith - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The scope of this book covers the many possible approaches to working with bereaved children. The contributors draw on their wide-ranging experience of working with bereaved children in a many different contexts to examine:methods, such as dramatherapy and play therapyvarious settings, such as working in schools, hospitals and residential environmentsgroup and individual workworking with adolescents.The breadth of the contributors'' backgrounds- among them are psychologists, social workers, teachers, play therapists and an actress -brings to light the benefits of their differing approaches.

DKK 316.00
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Mudras of India - Cain Carroll - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Mudras of India - Cain Carroll - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

For thousands of years hand mudras have been used in India for healing, storytelling, emotional expression, and to evoke and convey elevated spiritual states. For the first time, the elaborate system of mudras-as applied in yoga and Indian dance-has been organized into a comprehensive, fully-indexed and cross-referenced format that allows readers access to this still esoteric body of knowledge.Mudras of India presents over 200 photographed hand mudras each with detailed instructions on technique, application, health and spiritual benefits and historical background. The authors have extensively researched the usage of mudras and their significance in the larger context of Indian spiritual systems, and taken painstaking efforts to ensure each mudra is rendered with correct Sanskrit name, transliteration and translation to English. A new chapter that comprehensively lists the benefits of hand mudras, covering major health concerns as well spiritual and psycho-energetic categories, has been added for the paperback edition.The book will appeal to spiritual seekers, students and teachers of yoga and Indian Dance, scholars and lay people, and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Indian mudras, and the transformative effects of these powerful hand gestures.

DKK 316.00
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Gardening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs - Natasha Etherington - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers -

Gardening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs - Natasha Etherington - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers -

Winner of the American Horticultural Therapy Association''s Book Publication Award 2014 A garden or nature setting presents the perfect opportunity for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and special needs to learn, play and strengthen body and mind. This book empowers teachers and parents with little gardening know-how to get outside and use nature to motivate young learners.Using a mindfulness approach, Natasha Etherington presents a simple gardening program that offers learning experiences beyond those a special needs student can gain within the classroom. The book outlines the many positive physical, cognitive, sensory, emotional and social benefits of getting out into the garden and provides specially adapted gardening activities for a variety of needs, including those with developmental disabilities and behavioural difficulties, as well as wheelchair users. With a focus on the therapeutic potential of nature, the book shows that gardening can help reduce feelings of anxiety, provide an outlet for physical aggression, build self-esteem through the nurturing of plants and much more.With this practical program, teachers and parents can easily adopt gardening activities into their schedules and enjoy the benefits of introducing children with special needs to nature and the rhythms of the seasons.

DKK 184.00
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Nature-Based Allied Health Practice - Shannon Marder - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Nature-Based Allied Health Practice - Shannon Marder - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The benefits of interacting with nature for our social, cognitive, and physical wellbeing are well documented. But how practical is it to take therapy into nature, or bring nature into therapy?This evidence-based and accessible guide demonstrates easily workable, creative, tried-and-tested strategies for bringing nature into therapy. It includes simple and fun ready-to-go activity ideas. Using the life-course as a framework, the authors highlight the impact of nature at every stage of human development. From younger children to older adults, anyone can benefit from outdoor therapy, and different therapeutic offerings can be adapted to suit most individuals and groups. Resources are included to help assess a program''s readiness to incorporate nature, create plans to take therapy outdoors (or bring the outside in), and evaluate the impact it could have for patients or clients.With testimonials from service users who have felt the benefits of nature-based practices, and case studies highlighting excellence in practice from health and social care professionals across various fields, this book will inspire and empower allied health and mental health practitioners to take their therapy practice outdoors.

DKK 395.00
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Introducing a School Dog - Cherryl Drabble - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Introducing a School Dog - Cherryl Drabble - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

When Highfurlong School welcomed their new school dog, Doodles, they couldn''t have imagined the many ways in which he would change school life for the better.From helping to cheer up an upset child to developing a sense of collective responsibility, the benefits both to pupils'' learning and social and emotional wellbeing have been significant and surprising. Packed with heartwarming stories, amusing anecdotes and useful insights, this is essential reading for teachers and school management thinking about including a school dog on their ''staff''.

DKK 228.00
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Art Therapy in Practice - - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Art Therapy in Practice - - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

In the last few years the number of art therapists has grown significantly and the ranges of different contexts where their skills are valued has broadened enormously. This has brought art therapists into contact with many members of the other caring professions, who need and want to know more about art therapy and its benefits for their clients.There is increasing interest in the use of the arts generally, with disadvantaged people of all kinds. This may include joining in arts activities and also the more personal process of art therapy. The benefits to the people involved may be far-reaching, increasing a sense of self-worth and the ability to communicate. New ways of working are being developed all the time, and art therapists are pushing out the boundaries as they do this. This book describe what actually happens in art therapy in a variety of contexts, as practised by particular art therapists.The contributors to this volume all work and live in the same geographical region and have evolved their aims as a group. Between them they cover a wide variety of client groups: acute and long-term psychiatric patients, psychogeriatric patients, mentally handicapped people with psychiatric problems, children with psychological problems, offenders in the community and homeless people.

DKK 316.00
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The Complete Taping Handbook - Tim Allardyce - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The Complete Taping Handbook - Tim Allardyce - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

This is the first book to cover all three types of taping: sports rigid tape, k-tape, and biomechanical tape.Taping can be used as an excellent companion to standard treatments and within sport. Each tape has its own unique function and action that can aid patients at different stages of recovery. The Complete Taping Handbook is a practical, clear guide to understanding taping, its benefits, best practice, and how to use particular types. It''s an essential resource for manual therapists, including physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports therapists, and students. Use this pioneering text to elevate your practice and unveil the intricacies of taping.

DKK 611.00
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Pricking the Vessels - Henry Mccann - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Pricking the Vessels - Henry Mccann - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The first text on bloodletting therapy for Western practitioners of Chinese medicine, this authoritative text explores the theory and function of bloodletting, and provides detailed instruction on its clinical use.Bloodletting therapy, which works to remove internal and external disruptions to the system through the withdrawal of small quantities of blood, has numerous benefits, especially concerning the treatment of complex or chronic disease. Yet the technique is often met with alarm in the West and side-lined in favour of less controversial treatments such as fine-needle acupuncture, and moxibustion. This book provides a concise overview of its theory, historical and contemporary relevance, and clinical guidance. With detailed reference to the classic texts, the author clarifies the fundamental Chinese medical theory related to blood and the network vessels, and provides an in-depth discussion of the benefits of and practice guidelines for bloodletting. The book includes a chapter on the classical acupuncture techniques of Tung Ching Chang whose work is attracting increasing attention in the West. Through the exploration of classic texts and contemporary standards, the book provides everything needed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the technique and to encourage its use as a viable treatment option in the West.It will be an invaluable addition to the resources available for acupuncturists, as well as students and practitioners of Chinese medicine more generally, including those interested in all Chinese approaches to health.

DKK 307.00
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Music Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan - - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Music Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan - - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The use of music therapy is long established with people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. The combination of using music and relationship work in person-centred approaches supports the three main areas of difficulty people with autism often experience; social interaction, communication and imagination. Current research supports the positive psychological benefits of music therapy when people with autism spectrum conditions engage with music therapy.This book celebrates the richness of music therapy approaches and brings together the voices of practitioners in the UK. With a strong focus on practice-based evidence it showcases clinicians, researchers and educators working in a variety of settings across the lifespan.

DKK 316.00
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Yoga Therapy for Children and Teens with Complex Needs - Shawnee Thornton Thornton Hardy - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Yoga Therapy for Children and Teens with Complex Needs - Shawnee Thornton Thornton Hardy - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

This deeply compassionate and inclusive resource explores the practice of yoga therapy, mindfulness, and somatic enquiry with children and young people who have complex needs. Suitable for working with ages 5-18, the book explores a wide range of conditions, including sensory processing disorder, autism, Down syndrome, hypermobility, scoliosis, anxiety, depression, and trauma.Chapters also include comprehensive theory on the nervous system, child development from the age of 3+, the benefits of expressive arts, and regular reflective prompts for the adults. It is supplemented with over 100 photographs to ease learning and is an invaluable resource for therapists working with children and teens with complex needs.

DKK 289.00
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