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Self-Expression Through Art and Drumming : a Facilitator's Guide to Using Art Therapy to Enhance Drum Circles / Jen Mank

Author
Mank, Jen
Published
London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021.
Physical Description
1 online resource (162 pages) : illustrations
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Contents
Introduction. Expressive Therapies Continuum -- Object relations theory -- Conclusion -- 1. Art Therapy. Historical roots -- Art and humans -- Art making with the art therapy process -- Neuroscience and art therapy -- Expressive Therapies Continuum -- Art processing and the Expressive Therapies Continuum -- Brain structures and the ETC -- Neuroplasticity -- Conclusion -- 2. Psychodynamic Theory. Freud -- Psychodynamic theory and art therapy -- Transference and countertransference -- Sublimation and art therapy -- Sublimation and drumming -- Object relations theory -- Object relations theory and art therapy -- Object relations theory and drumming -- Attachment theory -- Mirroring, attachment and neurological development -- Attachment theory and drumming -- Conclusion -- 3. Signs and Symbols. Symbols and culture -- Dream imagery -- Archetypes -- Connection to symbols -- Symbolic form within art therapy -- Symbols, drum making and drumming -- Conclusion -- 4. Music and Music Therapy. Identity and the expressive arts -- Music and mental health -- Music therapy -- Drumming and shamanic trances -- Creativity -- Improvisation -- Drum circles -- Conclusion -- 5. Drum History and Drum Making. Drumming and spirituality -- Rhythm -- Gender and drumming -- Personal drum making history -- Creating the symbol of self -- Conclusion -- 6. Leading a Drum Circle. Structure of a drum circle -- Drum circle facilitation -- Role of the facilitator -- Therapeutic drum circle etiquette -- How to play a djembe or tubano drum -- Therapeutic drum circle warm ups -- Drum circle directives -- Developing reciprocal relationships within the drum circle environment -- Facilitating the group -- Assessment and attunement within the drum circle -- The Expressive Therapies Continuum and drumming -- Feedback -- Reentry into drumming -- Closing the drum circle session -- Conclusion.
Summary
This concise book explains the theory behind drumming for therapy and gives practical guidance on facilitating drum circles. With a particular emphasis on incorporating art therapy, it provides step-by-step directions for making and painting drums from scratch with detailed photographs for clarity.
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ISBN
9781784503109 (electronic bk.)
178450310X (electronic bk.)
9781785927157 (pbk.)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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