"The Arts Therapies "provides, in one volume, a guide to the different disciplines and their current practice and thinking. It presents: * A clear analysis of the relationship between client, therapist and art form. * An exploration of research, practice and key contributions made to the field by practitioners internationally and within many different contexts. * Discussion of how the arts therapies relate to established health services. "The Arts Therapies: A revolution in healthcare "is a unique book that provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of the arts therapies. It will prove invaluable to arts therapists, health professionals, and all those who wish to learn more about the field. Phil Jones, Senior Lecturer, School of Education and Professional Development, Leeds Metropolitan University, is author of "Drama As Therapy: Theatre as Living."

Author Biography

Phil Jones, Leeds Metropolitan University, has held the posts of Principal Lecturer on Masters programmes in Drama and Art Therapy, and course leader of Advanced Training in Art Therapy and Dramatherapy, Postgraduate Diploma in Dramatherapy and Foundations in Art, Drama and Dance Movement Therapy. He is also author of Drama As Therapy: Theatre as Living (Routledge).