Trauma in the Creative and Embodied Therapies is a cross-professional book looking at current approaches to working therapeutically and socially with trauma in a creative and embodied way. The book pays attention to different kinds of trauma – environmental, sociopolitical, early relational, abuse in its many forms, and the trauma of illness – with contributions from international experts. It will be useful for all those working in the field of trauma, whether as clinicians, artists, or social workers.
Key Features
- Explores various types of trauma, including environmental, sociopolitical, and relational.
- Includes contributions from international experts in arts therapies and embodied psychotherapies.
- Divided into three sections addressing sociopolitical perspectives, clinical approaches, and the impact of trauma on practitioners.
- Emphasises the importance of creative self-care and reflection.
Additional Information
The first section takes into consideration the wider sociopolitical perspective of trauma and the power of community engagement. In the second section, there are numerous clinical approaches to working with trauma, whether with individuals or groups, highlighting the significance of creative and embodied approaches. In the third section, the focus shifts from client work to the impact of trauma on the practitioner, team, and supervisor.
