Beyond Talk Therapy: Using Movement and Expressive Techniques in Clinical Practice
Sometimes clients need more than just words to help them change and heal. When traditional “talk therapy” falls short, therapists can turn to action-centered methods that go beyond words, allowing clients to express emotions more freely and often leading to newer and deeper insights. These techniques might include art, dance, yoga, drama, or ritual. Beyond Talk Therapy is a comprehensive guide to expressive techniques: each of its 13 chapters focuses on a different approach, describes its theoretical underpinnings, and summarizes research on its effectiveness. Two distinctive features are: (1) two case examples, one more advanced; and (2) a two-column format juxtaposing case narrative with the clinician’s commentary.
