A BRIEF HISTORY OF ART THERAPY Randy M. Vick This history of art therapy focuses on the precursory and continuing trends that have shaped the theory and practice and the literature that reflects this development. Scholarship‚ like history‚ builds on the foundations laid by others. I am indebted to the authors of four other histories that I found to be particularly useful in the preparation of this chapter. Both Malchiodi (1998) and Rubin (1999) have assembled histories based on contributing trends
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Kargher Electroconvulsive therapy does it really work? Since its start of use in 1938‚ electroconvulsive therapy has been in much debate over its practice and effectiveness. Its inventor ladislas Meduna‚ suggested that by “changing the chemical composition of the brain” through ECT we could effectively treat schizophrenia
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What are the benefits and risks of alternative therapies alternative therapies? The human life expectancy is longer in twenty-first century‚ but individuals suffer from greats of stress‚ which results in physical illness‚ such as cancer‚ immune deficiency and a heart disease. During the treatment process‚ people seek peace and holistic methods (Fontaine‚ 2005‚ p9). That is a reason that the alternative therapies have quite grown recently. The W.H.O (World Health Organization) report‚ over
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“Adlerian Therapy” Alfred Adler the third child in a family of five boys and two girls was born in 1870. Adler’s childhood was an unhappy one as he was sickly. He almost died at the age of four from pneumonia so as a result he decided to become a doctor. His specialized area was in neurology and psychiatry. Alfred Adler died in 1937. Adler was a major contributor to the development of the psychodynamic approach to therapy. He stressed
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Group Therapy‚ a type of psychotherapy‚ designed to help solve emotional or psychological problems using a group of people facing similar issues. In this way‚ the therapist or counselor conducting the session enables his/her clients to benefit from the experiences and views of the participants. This can lead to helpful new perspectives on the issues discussed. In a Group Therapy session‚ participants communicate with people of different sexes‚ ages and cultures. This gives them a sense of belonging
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colors make a space look big‚ a high ceiling looks less high when painted in a dark color‚ etc.) Colors have a symbolic meaning which is immediately recognized by our subconsciousness. It must be said that not all colors mean the same to all persons and all cultures. They influence the flow and amount of energy in our bodies. Colors tell something about biological attraction and sexual availability. Before examining color and its healing implications‚ we must address a very important
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The Effectiveness of Massage Therapy A Summary of Evidence-Based Research By Dr Kenny CW Ng‚ MBBS BMedSci DipRM CertIVFitness‚ Member Australian Association of Massage Therapy. In collaboration with Professor Marc Cohen‚ School of Health Sciences‚ RMIT University. The Effectiveness of Massage Therapy 1 Contents Contents Preface ........................................................................................................................... 3 CEO message..............
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What is mirror box therapy? Mirror therapy is used for individuals who have experienced a stroke‚ phantom limb pain‚ and peripheral nerve injury and coordination disorder. Patients are instructed to place their affected limb inside a “mirror box” that is placed perpendicular to the centre of the body. The patient performs identical‚ exaggerated movements or sensory experiences with both limbs. While attempting to move or feel‚ the patient is encouraged to look at the mirror image of their non-effected
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affecting the nerves‚ or they have a literacy problem. Some will go through continuous speech therapy to fix the
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Therapy‚ when used to treat depression‚ often comes in the form of psychotherapy- talk therapy (DBSA‚ n.d.). Talk therapy involves both talking about problems‚ and working towards solutions to those problems (DBSA‚ n.d.). It can help a person with depression understand their illness‚ overcome their insecurities or fears‚ cope with stress‚ improve relationships‚ and end destructive habits (DBSA‚ n.d.). It can also help teach them new ways to think about situations to overcome inbred responses. A therapist
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