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This is a brand new edition of a successful book which was one of the first to encourage movement therapists and bodyworkers to look at the postural causes of movement problems, rather than focusing treatment just on the physical symptoms. The book explains how to measure and assess posture and provides tools for doing so. The author introduces her unique perspective on body mechanics - Aston-Mechanics® - a departure from the standard model of body posture, and provides many opportunities to practice observation and analytical skills based on this paradigm.Key featuresThe author is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art and science of kinetics for her discovery of the Aston® Paradigm and consequent development of the many forms of movement, bodywork, fitness and ergonomics of Aston® Kinetics.She created and developed Aston® Kinetics as an educational system of movement and bodywork. Rather than enforcing physical symmetry, Aston® Kinetics seeks to recognize the asymmetries that are natural to a person's body and to achieve the best movement possible.Her acute ability to 'see' the body in stillness and motion and to train others to see, move and exercise, established her discipline of bodywork and movement training that is known as Aston® Kinetics.The book is highly illustrated with over 300 photographs and 150 line drawings. All the illustrations are new for this edition.

Envisioned as a resource for yoga teachers and all mental health and health professionals, Head and Heart is intended for:all health professionals who focus on mental health and/or wellbeing and want to broaden their understanding of how yoga and creative art therapy interventions can influence mental health approaches, best practices, and efficacy of treatmentthose who assist the therapeutic /healing processes who aspire to incorporate both yoga and creative art therapy interventions into their practiceyoga therapy practitioners/teachers and creative art therapists/teachers who wish to deepen their knowledge of integrating yoga and creative art approaches into yoga, mental health and well-beingWestern psychological processes (compared to the KleA as, Va ittis, KoA as, Gua as, Doa as, Nadi System, Cakras, and the Yamas and Niyamas) make this book accessible even to those unfamiliar with yogic philosophy and psychology. Clearing exercises, warm-up techniques, yogicbreathing for mood management, modifications and sequencing of poses, assessments (for the mind and body), digital and telehealth applications, yoga prop usage, and co-morbid, clinical cases (children, adolescents and adults) are presented throughout as a guide for the reader. Practical reflection exercises are offered in the Introductory chapter and chapters 3-6. These suggested practices summarize and reiterate the clinical material for the reader, and afford expansion toward oneself and /or one's clinical caseload. No matter what form it takes to move towards a creative opening, the reader will find that this book will aid you in moving yourself and your patients into the exploration of art, yoga, and well-being. This interoceptive research (going within) facilitates an expansion towards self and others and ensures that expansion, whether making art, practising yoga or working with disease. May this book move you and your patients toward that trajectory of sattva and well-being.

For parents of children with ASD (and other conditions) aged 2-9, who need advice on managing meltdowns. Offering simple and clear explanations of triggers for arousal and meltdowns, it is followed by clear strategies of how to deal with them to help the child, and the parent themselves.

Fed up of everyone not understanding her friend Jake, Taryn candidly explains her understanding of autism, and why Jake's behaviour isn't naughty! This book is quick and fun way for children aged 6 plus to learn about autism and the vibrant illustrations provide a unique visual representation of what it's like to be autistic.

Marking Jessica Kingsley Publishers' 30th anniversary of publishing books that make a difference, this collection of articles gives insight into social change achieved during the last 30 years. With contributors looking at both the positive and negatives aspects of their field, it offers a unique look into a diverse array of disciplines.

A 12-week curriculum based on CBT for teaching Theory of Mind (ToM). Designed for use with children aged 5-9, who have been diagnosed with ASDs and related social challenges. Includes cut-out-and-use flash cards and worksheets.

An A-Z glossary of trans and queer words and phrases that explains specific terminology and contextualises terms within transgender history. By dispelling myths about "correct" language, this guide will serve as an accessible introduction to more informed conversations around gender and sexuality.

A practical, up-to-date resource for schools on substance use. It covers drug and alcohol use, but importantly also tackles newer concerns for schools, such as the use of performance-enhancing drugs and high-caffeine energy drinks.

A multi-faith practical guide on how different faith leaders can support individuals with dementia. Explaining the cognitive, communicative and physical abilities that people with dementia can have, it shows how chaplains, clergy and laypersons can engage with them through worship.

This practical book teaches the communication skills healthcare staff need in their daily interactions with people with dementia. It sets out the authors' CAIT (Communication and Interaction Training) framework and features chapters on appropriate touch, communication with people with late stage dementia and recent national guidelines and research.

Written by one of China's most prominent teachers of Taijiquan, this book is an excellent introduction to the martial art. It describes five forms in which Taijiquan is practised today, and each form is explained with instructive photographs. A numerical reference system for each exercise and a DVD are also included.

Practical advice for therapists and other professionals on developing culturally sensitive practices with trans clients regardless of race, ethnicity or religion, including older trans people. Includes case studies, tips, self-assessment checklists and further resources.

This provocative and life-affirming memoir, by one of the world's foremost intersex activists, charts the author's journey from discovering she is intersex through to self-acceptance and becoming an international human rights defender, and the impact this has had on her personal and family life.

A guide for teachers and parents helping children with maths difficulties. It provides tried and tested visual strategies and tailored techniques that draw on the latest research and the author's years of experience teaching children with maths learning difficulties. Covers early number experience, times tables, measurements, percentages and more.

A collection of comprehensive case studies demonstrating the important role of the chaplain in assisting patients with life limiting illnesses in their medical decision-making. The contributors are from a diverse range of settings and feature a variety of religious traditions to show the full range of chaplains' approaches.

This guide to supporting people with chronic illness provides practical interventions and spiritual care skills to facilitate healing and increase understanding. Using a narrative medicine approach, the book analyses two women - the metaphor of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz alongside the author's own experiences of managing pain.

An easy-to-learn but very extremely effective 12-movement qigong form taken from over 50 routines of Daoyin health qigong developed by Professor Zhang Guangde. The book provides fully-illustrated instruction on the 12 movements for both standing and seated positions, and an audio CD of verbal instruction and DVD demonstrating the form.

A book for acupuncturists and healthcare professionals on the use of acupuncture for the major hospice and palliative care diagnoses, and for grief and loss. Includes Chinese perspectives on death and dying and evidence-based pain management approaches.

This practical book for arts therapists and other mental health professionals contains a wide variety of art activities. Each one focuses on a different aspect of positive psychology, such as creativity, flow, character strengths, self-awareness and wellbeing. It also includes background theory, case examples, and post-activity guiding questions.

Patients who are at the end of life can often feel hopelessness and despair. This book will enable those who provide spiritual care to cultivate hope in patients, beyond hope for a cure. Using a framework of the different dimensions to hope, the book suggests creative spiritual care that can help patients prepare for the best possible end of life.

Drawing on the experiences of individuals in the expressive and performing arts, this book examines how we experience improvisation and the interaction of intellect and intuition within it. It reveals how the approach and methods of expressive arts can enrich improvisation and spur the desire for discovery.

Dementia doesn't just affect the person with the diagnosis, but their family and friends too. This book provides practitioners with strategies to support families living with dementia pre- to post-diagnosis, using the story of a family and based on research throughout to help practitioners understand the lived experiences of everyone involved.

Aromatherapy is increasingly popular among women, yet many clinicians don't know how to safely and effectively apply aromatherapy techniques. Covering 20 essential oils and drawing from a firm base of clinical evidence, this guidebook helps women's healthcare professionals equip themselves with new tools to treat women from pregnancy to menopause.

Guide for birth professionals on supporting survivors of sexual abuse through pregnancy, labour and postnatal periods. Contains research-based guidance on how to tailor support to these women, with emphasis on how, given the right care, pregnancy and childbirth can be a positive, healing experience for women carrying the trauma of sexual violence.

The complete guide to working with hydrosols covering both theory and practical application. The book includes detailed descriptions, testimonials, and recipes for all kind of disorders. It provides professionals with clear instructions on how to introduce hydrosols in a therapeutic setting, as well as how to use them in everyday life.

This illustrated, full colour CBT self-help book and workbook gives teens a deeper understanding of how OCD works. It follows the stories of three teens who have different types of OCD, from the development of their difficulties through to seeking help. The book includes a workbook to help the reader carry out their own CBT.

A practical guide for carers and professionals looking to transfer the principles of Namaste Care to those living with advanced dementia at home. Contains detailed descriptions of how to implement this multisensory approach and emphasises how it can improve quality of life for those with dementia and their families.

This guide for art therapists working with adults with autism spectrum disorders gives practical advice and techniques for community and institutional settings. It includes discussion of clinical treatment issues, goals and rationales, based on developmental, neurological and art therapy theory.