Challenging traditional therapeutic approaches to the arts in which art is often secondary to a psychological model; Principles and Practice of Expressive Arts Therapy provides a coherent theoretical framework for an expressive arts therapy practice that places the process of art-making and the art work itself at the center.This book lays the philosophical foundation for a fresh interpretation of art-making and the therapeutic process by re-examining the concept of poiesis. The authors clarify the methodology and theory of practice with a focus on intermodal therapy; crystallization theory and polyaesthetics; and give guidance on the didactics of acquiring practical skills. Case studies of clinical practice and guidance on supervision and training in intermodal expressive arts therapy complement the theoretical chapters.Combining philosophy; theory and practice; this book is an essential text for students and academics in the field and for practicing expressive and specialized arts therapists.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Its pretty good.By Kindle CustomerIve been reading a lot of the technique books recently and this one obviously gives a lot of insight into the birth of "The Method." I think it accomplishes that to a fair degree. I wish there was more detail concerning the exercises though.6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. This is an excellent book (Im not affiliated with the author)By Philippe HaddadIm a seasoned veteran actor. Ive been acting for 25 years and after having studied all the other methods for years each one (Meisner (William Esper in NY). Adler (Stella Adler LA). Improvisation (Groundlings and Second City). Straberg (Strasberg Institute LA). Micheal Chehkov) I have very happily renewed my vows to the Strasberg Method.My reasoning is as follows:1. Strasberg Method is all about working from your past. You first experience something. ex. shooting with a gun. and then re-create it through the senses on-stage. Other techniques. such as the Adler technique. will make you go to the imagination and imagine what a gun would feel like and then go on-stage. The fact is. YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS BE STRONGER THAN YOUR IMAGINATION. giving it an additional layer of reality.2. The most amount of Oscar winners in history have been Strasberg trained or believe in Affective Memory. This is a clear fact and should speak for itself.a. Jack Nicholson 3b. Al Pacino 2c. Ellen Burstyn 1d. Anne Bancroft 1e. Daniel Day-Lewis 3f. Tom Hanks 2g. Meryl Streep 3 (She studied at Yale when Bobby Lewis was there and in his book "Advice to the Players" he wrote about Sense Memory and Affective Memory)etc. etc.3. To me personally. there is nothing better than to watch a Strasberg person on Film/TV. This is of course an opinion. however it is clearly true to me. Every time I see someone that I really like. I will go on imdb and/or Wikipedia and find out that they are Strasberg trained.This book was refreshing in many ways. I know Lorrie and Diane Hull from LA and Lorries book (Strasbergs Method) is considered by many to be "the bible" on Strasberg. Lorrie is not only a PhD in Education but served as Lee Strasbergs right hand assistant and teacher for 20 years. Her book is invaluable. It is almost a manual stating every step of the Strasberg Method.However. Lola Cohens book. to me. completes the circle. She closes many of the gaps that are present in Hulls book. For example. there is no real mention (in Hulls book) on how to actually speak your lines. She will give you tips on memorizing. etc. but not on how to deliver your lines.All in all. I highly recommend Lolas book to anyone interested in Strasbergs Method or acting for that matter. And. by the way. I have never met her nor am I affiliated with her in any way (unfortunately for me since I would love to not only meet her but to study with her).Good Luck!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Dont forget its a text book. Text books can be quite bland.By Gary FonternelThis book is pretty insightful and puts across his technique quite well. If this technique is what you want to roll with. then it is worthwhile. Its pretty detailed.
