Creative Personal Development and Therapy Books
Creative Training - Sociodrama and Team Building
Ron Weiner £14.95
The book has three separate parts; running staff training groups, team building and using sociodrama. It provides some helpful ideas for experienced group leaders.
Healing Drama - Psychodrama and Dramatherapy with Abused Children
Anne Bannister £15.95
With a similar title to her earlier book, "From Hearing to Healing" this book provides a safe approach for using psychodrama and dramatherapy with abused children. This is one of two recent and very welcome books on working with children.
Psychodrama - Group Psychotherapy as Experimental Theatre
Eva Roine £15.95
This new book provides an introduction to psychodrama from a new perspective; that of the theatre. With a lot of interesting clinical examples, this book should be of interest to trainees and practitioners of psychodrama.
JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH PSYCHODRAMA ASSOCIATION and BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHODRAMA AND SOCIODRAMA Vols 1-10
The journal of the BPA is normally published annually in two issues, Summer and Winter, and is free to members of the BPA. Back copies are available from the bookshop. A price and contents list is available on request. A full set of back issues from Volumes 1 to 10 is £30. Volumes 11 and 12 are available separately
The Moreno volumes, Psychodrama Volume 1 and 2 and the Theatre of Spontaneity are from a private collection of books originally published by Beacon House, Moreno's own publishing company. They are all in slightly poor condition and Volume 1 falls apart at the binding. We will continue to stock them until the supplier runs out because they are such important books.
An Introduction to Object Relations
Lavina Gomez £15.95
Introduction to Psychopathology
Alessandra Lemma £13.99
An excellent critique of the concept of psychopathology, written for counsellors and psychotherapists.
Learning Through Child Observation
Mary Fawcett £9.95
Men, Women, Passion and Power
Marie Maguire £13.99
Multicultural Imagination
Michael Vannoy Adams £15.99
On Becoming a Psychotherapist
Windy Dryden & Laurence Spurling £14.99
Overcoming Unintentional Racism in Counselling and Therapy
Charles Ridley £15.50
Relocating Madness
Peter Barham and Robert Hayward £13.95
Simians, Cyborgs and Women
Donna J. Haraway £16.95
Stress in Psychotherapists
Edirted by ved Varma £14.99
Trauma and Transformation
Richard Tedeschi and Lawrence Calhoun £15.95
Therapists Dilemmas
Windy Dryden £13.99
Why Men Hate Women
Adam Jukes £16.95
PSYCHODRAMA BOOKS
Acting In
Adam Blatner £15.95
Acting in is still one of the best introductions to psychodrama. Originally published in 1974. This third edition has further revisions from the first and second editions.
A Clinician's Guide to Psychodrama
Eva Leveton £18.50
A rewrite of "Psychodrama for the Timid Clinician". Wholeheartedly recommended for those who find standing up there and directing a daunting experience.
Directing Psychodrama
Max Clayton £8.00
The first of a series of books by Max Clayton, it takes the reader through a psychodrama session, examining the process and thinking of the director at each stage. A good book for the early stages of psychodrama training.
Enhancing Life and Relationships
Max Clayton £9.95
Subtitles "A Role Training Manual". This book explores this particular aspect of psychodrama, with some welcome introduction to role theory and role analysis. This book is essential reading for trainees and practitioners.
The Essential Moreno
Jonathan Fox (Ed) £28.35
A collection of Moreno's writings that do not appear in Volumes one to three. Contains some valuable insights into various strands of his thinking. "Psychodramatic Production Techniques" is particularly good.
Focus on Psychodrama
Peter Felix Kellerman £16.95
Kellerman is one of our current best scholars in psychodrama. Published in 1991, theory and therapeutic aspects of psychodrama are presented in this popular book, giving a telling analysis creating a sounder conceptual basis for psychodrama therapy. This is a highly original work, including a Director's Processing Checklist, which provides practical help and theoretical challenge.
Forbidden Agendas
Anthony Williams £14.99
Following his first book, "The Passionate Technique", which is now out of print, "Forbidden Agendas" is subtitled 'strategic action in groups'. It is a good introduction to psychodrama group process and sociometry.
Foundations of Psychodrama
Adam Blatner £21.85
'Foundations of Psychodrama' provides a framework for the study of psychodrama divided into the section on the historical, psychological, philosophical, social and practical foundations.
The Inner World Outside
Paul Holmes £16.99
The Inner World Outside looks at psychodrama using object relations theory, a development of psychoanalysis. This book provides a good introduction to both psychodrama and object relations theory.
Jacob Levy Moreno
René Marineau £14.99
The first biography of Moreno, this book provides a remarkable insight into the founder of psychodrama, his torment as well as his success. This book is a prerequisite to the further study of the philosophy of psychodrama.
J.L.Moreno
A Paul Hare and June Rabson Hare £12.99
This is the latest biography of Moreno, which is a good complement to the Rene Marineau book. Contents include, The life of J L Moreno, Major Contributions to Theory and Practice, Criticism and Rebuttals and the Overall Influence of J L Moreno.
OTHER BOOKS
Anorexic Bodies
Morag MacSween £14.99
The Art and Science of Assessment in Psychotherapy
Chris Mace (Ed.) £14.99
Challenging Macho Values
Jonathan Salisbury and David Jackson £13.95
The Clinical Thinking of Wilfred Bion
Joan and neville Symington £14.99
Co-operative Inquiry
John Heron £12.95
Counselling, Psychotherapy and the Law
Peter Jenkins £15.99
A guide to all aspects of the law including the mental health act, child protection and the concept of the duty of care. Compulsory reading for all psychotherapists and trainees.
The Cradle of Violence
Stephen Wilson £14.95
Desire and the Female Therapist
Joy Schaverien £14.99
The Dialectics of Schizophrenia
Philip Thomas £15.95
Femininities, Masculinities, Sexualities
Nancy J Chodrow £9.95
The First Helping Interview
Sara Fine and Paul Glasser £15.50
The Handbook of Psychotherapy
Petruska Clarkson & M. Pokorney (Eds.) £16.99
GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY
Active Analytic Group Therapy for Adolescents
John Evans £14.95
The Anti-Group
Morris Nitsun £16.99
Bion and Group Psychotherapy
Malcolm Pines (Ed.) £14.99
Effective Group Leadership
Max Clayton £12.50
Experiences in Groups
W.R Bion £11.99
Group Treatment for Adult Survivors of Abuse
Laura Pistone Webb and James Leehan £17.50
Group Work with Children and Adolescents
Edited by Kedar Nath Dwivedi £19.95
Self Experiences in Group
Edited by Irene N.H. Harwood and Malolm Pines £15.95
The Third Eye - Supervision of analytic groups
Edited by Meg Sharpe £14.99
A Work Book of Group-Analytic Interventions
David Kennard, Jeff Roberts and David Winter £14.99
Living Pictures of the Self
Max Clayton £12.50
Max's third book in the series carries on from the second, covering role theory and role analysis in more depth. This provides a further welcome contribution to the development of Moreno's ideas.
Psychodrama, Experience & Process
Elaine Goldman £11.95
Written in 1984, this book introduces the psychodrama spiral. This book provides a different style of introduction to psychodrama. A video accompanying the book is also available for hire from the BPA. Please ask for further details.
Psychodrama: Inspiration & Technique
Paul Holmes & Marcia Karp (Eds) £15.99
This book is a collection of articles by experienced psychodramatists who have written about what inspires them in their work. These include Zerka Moreno, Ken Sprague, Peter Pitzele, Elaine Goldman and Anne Schutzenburger. A number of the authors link analytical theory to psychodramatic process so the reader meets along the way John Bowlby, Melanie Klein, Bion, Foulkes and Winnicott. Important reading for all psychodramatists.
Psychodrama and Systemic Therapy
Chris Farmer £12.95
Recently published, this book explores the connections between psychodrama and family therapy and the importance of trans-generational work. Contains useful material for readers of all levels of psychodrama and family therapy experience.
Psychodrama Since Moreno. Innovations in Theory & Practice
Paul Holmes, Marcia Karp & Mike Watson (Eds) £15.99
In this book, the authors explain the key concepts of psychodrama and show how these ideas have developed and inspired their practice as therapists. The book provides a re-evaluation of the place of JL Moreno in the development of group psychotherapy and important reading to all psychodramatists and group psychotherapists.
Psychotherapy through Clinical Role Playing
David Kipper £29.95
The hardback book looks at psychodrama in a different and stimulating way. A comparison is drawn between psychodrama and other uses or role play and simulation. He presents an interesting framework using connection to actual physical and people involved in an enactment. This is then applied to a variety of therapeutic situations.
Psychodrama Volume 1
J L Moreno £24.95
This is the first of the original three volume collected papers of Moreno's. The third volume is no longer available. The first volume is the most useful, with material on the principles of spontaneity, role theory and sociodrama.
Psychodrama Volume 2
J.L. & Z.T. Moreno £19.95
The second volume comprises a series of lectures given by Moreno on Transference, Group Psychotherapy, Spontaneity and so on. Moreno's famous "Psychodrama of Adult Hitler is discussed in this volume.
Sociodrama: Who's in your shoes?
Patricia Sternberg & Antonina Garcia £16.95
The first serious attempt to provide a theoretic and practical introduction to the method of sociodrama. Essential reading for trainees and practitioners of psychodrama and for others interested in the field.
Theatre of Spontaneity
J L Moreno £16.95
Written in Vienna and later translated into English by Moreno, this is the only surviving book by Moreno from his early days. Contains some of the philosophy behind the development of psychodrama and sociometry as well as a critique of traditional theatre.
Who Shall Survive?
J L Moreno £29.95
It is in this book Moreno sets out his ideas of each person being an ambassador to the Universe. It focuses on Psychodrama as a way of training people in spontaneity so that the machine age will not dominate the basic creativity and spontaneity which is basic to the survival of humanity. Moreno was asked to call this book 'The Theory of Human Relationships' but chose to call it Who Shall Survive? It is a must for a psychodramatist.
PLAY AND PLAY THERAPY
The Art Of Play
Adam and Allee Blatner £17.95
This hardback although not directly about psychodrama, provides a theoretical companion to Acting In. Published in 1988, this book provides a welcome theoretic input to psychodrama theory and practice, although some may find it heavy going.
Child Play
Peter Slade £18.95
Children's Stories in Play Therapy
Ann Cattanach £14.95
Play Therapy with Abused Children
Anne Cattanach £12.99
Play Therapy: Where the Sky meets the underworld
Anne Cattanach £13.99
CREATIVE THERAPIES and TECHNIQUES
Art Therapies and Clients with Eating Disorders
Ditty Doktor (Ed.) £19.95
Includes a chapter on psychodrama, written by Sandra Wooding.
Art Therapy and Drama Therapy
Sue Jennings & Asa Minde £14.95
Beyond the Smile
Lynda Bermon £15.99
The therapeutic use of photographs. An excellent book
Creative Games in Groupwork
Robin Dynes £23.95
Eating Disorders and the Magical Control of the Body:
Their Treatment through Art Therapy
Mary Levens £12.99
Games for Actors and Non-Actors
Augusto Boal £12.99
Gamesters Handbook
Donna Brandes & Howard Phillips £8.99
A useful handbook for warm-ups and inspires a creative approach to structured group work.
Group Interactive Art Therapy
Diane Waller £15.99
Reflections on Therapeutic Storymaking
Alida Gersie £14.95
Storymaking in Bereavement
Alida Gersie £14.95
Storymaking in Education & Therapy
Alida Gersie & Nancy King £18.95
DRAMATHERAPY, THEATRE AND DRAMA
Acting Out: The Workbook
Mario Cossa et al £9.95
A guide to the development and presentation of issue-oriented, audience -interactive, improvisational theatre. Based of work with young people in New Hampshire, has lots of useful ideas for group work.
Acting for Real
Renee Emunah £20.95
Acts of Service: Spontaneity, Commitment Tradition
Jonathan Fox £17.95
This is one of the few books on Playback Theatre that is available. Written by the editor of "The Essential Moreno"
Creative Drama in Groupwork
Sue Jennings £23.95
Discovering the Self Through Drama and Movement
Edited by jenny Pearson £16.95
Drama and Healing: The Roots of Dramatherapy
Roger Grainger £14.95
Drama as Therapy, Theatre as Living
Phil Jones £15.99
Dramatherapy and Learning Disabilities
Anna Chesner £14.99
Dramatherapy: Clinical Studies
Edited by Steve Mitchell ,13.95
Showing how dramatherapy is used in practice in work with different client groups, Dramatherapy: Clinical Studies is intended for both students and practicing dramatherapists. It includes both case studies of dramatherapy as it actually works and descriptions of group work
Dramatherapy Theory and Practice 1
Sue Jennings £14.99
Dramatherapy Theory and Practice 2
Sue Jennings £14.99
Dramatherapy: Theory and Practice 3
Sue Jennings £15.99
Dramatherapy with Children and Adolescents
Sue Jennings £14.99
Dramatherapy with Families, Groups and Individuals
Sue Jennings £12.95
Dramatic Approaches to brief Therapy
Edited by Alida Gersie £16.95
Essays in Drama Therapy
Robert Landy £14.95
The Glass of Heaven
Roger Grainger £16.95
The Handbook of Dramatherapy
Steve Mitchell & Ann Cattanach £15.99
Imagination, Identification and Catharsis in Theatre and Therapy
Mary Duggan and Roger Grainger £14.95
Improvising Real Life: Personal Story in Playback Theatre
Jo Salas £11.95
A good introduction to playback theatre.
Persona and Performance
Robert Landy £14.95
Playing Boal
Edited by Mady Schutzman and Jan Cohen-Cruz £14.99
The Play's the Thing
Marina Jenkyns £14.99
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dramatherapy
Lynda Winn £16.95
Prison Theatre
Edited by James Thomson £16.95
The Rainbow of Desire
Augusto Boal £12.99
By the author of "Theatre of the Oppressed" This is popular book of ideas for group exercises that can be used within a psychodrama or sociodrama setting.
Scenes of Madness - A Psychiatrist at the Theatre
Derek Russell Davis £14.99
Shakespeare Comes to Broadmoor
Murray Cox (Ed.) £12.95
Shakespeare as Prompter: The Amending Imagination and The Therapeutic Process.
Murray Cox & Alice Theilgaard £22.50
Cox and Theilgaard describe the way imagination can heal (amend) us - whether we are in a therapy group or at a Shakespeare play. They evoke Shakespeare as the hidden prompter, to arouse affect, to facilitate the blocked narrative to make the patient a main character in his own life
Symbols of the Soul - Therapy and Guidance Through Fairy Tales
Brigitte Brun, Ernst Pedersen and marianne Runberg £19.95
Theatre, Ritual and Transformation: The Senoi Temiars
Sue Jennings £13.99
Sue Jennings and her three children spent two years on a fieldwork expedition to the Senoi Temiar people of Malaysia: Theatre, Ritual and Transformation is a fascinating account of that experience..
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