Handbook of Inquiry in the Arts Therapies: One River, Many Currents

Exploring the relationship between research and practice in the arts therapies, this book examines the effects and processes of arts therapies interventions in health, education, community and social services settings, highlighting the urgent need for research to be undertaken and communicated to policy makers in order for it to have an effect on practice. It is written by specialists in the various areas of arts therapy, addressing themes which are relevant to all arts therapists. In addition, it discusses the links between research and practice in specific areas of arts therapy, examining different approaches and methodologies used in relation to different patient/client groups and settings. This book should be of interest not only to all those involved in arts therapy, whether students, researchers or practitioners, but also to those in the fields of health, teaching and social services and to many in the allied fields of dance, music, drama and visual art.