Engaging people living with dementia with the creative arts
This handbook examines why, how and where creative arts can help meet the social, psychological and occupational needs of people living with dementia and their family carers. Bringing together case studies of music, dance, poetry, digital arts and more, this book explores the core skills needed to co-create inspiring programmes in various ......
Crisis and Trauma Counseling explores the nuanced skill set required for effective crisis intervention and counseling survivors of trauma. Emphasizing the importance of gaining the client's trust, it addresses the complexities that practitioners face when assisting individuals who have encountered significant loss, trauma, or horror. The second ......
'For anyone who has experienced or is dealing with loss, I hope you find this book inspiring.' This collection of queer experiences of loss, hope and resilience explores different aspects of loss, the challenges of these situations, but also how queerness might help people to navigate change and loss and the opportunities and hope that can arise ......
Harrowing Tales from the Fletchers Neck Life Saving Station
From 1874 until 1915, the "Storm Warriors" of the Fletchers Neck Life Saving Service and the citizens of the Village of Biddeford Pool shared a common history. During the 19th century, the stretch of Maine coast between Portland and the busy docks at Portsmouth, New Hampshire was among the most dangerous passages along the coast of Maine. Rocky ......
Focusing on Prevention and the Development of Student Well-Being
School Counseling: Focusing on Prevention and the Development of Student Well-Being recognizes the need for comprehensive school counseling programs to support their students' academic, social, and emotional development. The book emphasizes a shift from crisis intervention to crisis prevention. Built on theoretical and empirical foundations, the ......
Moving Beyond Surviving to Thriving with Lessons from Bud
Gaining a Leash on Life: Moving Beyond Surviving to Thriving with Lessons from Bud encapsulates the profound lessons learned through observation and interaction with the author's canine companion, Bud. The book is meticulously organized into five thematic areas: awareness, acceptance, authenticity, celebration, and gratitude. It provides ......
Careers in Psychology: Opportunities for Research and Practice reveals the nearly limitless professional paths and prospects available to those who study psychology. Readers learn how those with knowledge in the field can find themselves engaged in the laboratory study of animal behaviors, in a research facility engaged with brain imaging, working ......
