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Selected Book Chapters by Ellie Irwin |
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Expressive and Creative Arts Methods for Trauma Survivors (2006) Buy on Amazon.com "Peter: A Study of Cumulative Trauma: From "Robot" to "Regular Guy" A brief history of the clinical study of trauma is outlined, from Freud to current neurobiologists; and illustrates the long-term, harmful effects of trauma on development. The case history of Peter, who suffered cumulative trauma over many years, is given, along with a review of his treatment through the arts. |
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Clinical Applications of Drama Therapy in Child & Adolescent Treatment (2004) Buy on Amazon.com "Facilitating Play with Non-Players: A Developmental Perspective" This chapter describes work with seriously impaired children who cannot use symbolic pretend play. Unable to move from "acting out to talking out," they can only make sense of their chaotic fantasies if provided with intensive expressive arts therapy. |
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Current Approaches in Drama Therapy (2000) Buy on Amazon.com "A Psychoanalytic View of Drama Therapy" Stressing the importance of finding a therapeutic framework for her clinical work, Ellie describes her attempts to make sense of the material that emerged from spontaneous drama. Core concepts in psychoanalysis are used to illustrate key points in beginning, middle and later stages of drama therapy treatment. |
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Handbook of Play Therapy (1983) Buy on Amazon.com "The Diagnostic and Therapeutic use of Pretend Play" A variety of drama therapy procedures that can be used in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents are illustrated, including: Murphy's Miniature Life Interview, Lowenfeld's Sand World Technique, and Puppet Interviews, Role Play, and improvisational dramatic techniques. |