| Geese Theatre Handbook: Drama with Offenders and People at Risk Contributor(s): Baim, Clarke (Author), Brookes, Sally (Author), Baim (Author) |
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ISBN: 1872870678 ISBN-13: 9781872870670 Publisher: Waterside Press OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2002 Annotation: Best-selling and top practitioner and student work for people who run therapy groups of all kinds, explaining how drama can be used with offenders and similar target groups who find it easier to express themselves in this way - In use across the UK by therapists and groupwork specialists. First-rate reviews. Geese Theatre UK is an associate group of of Geese Theater USA where the method was originally developed by John Bergman. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Group - Social Science | Penology |
| Dewey: 365.66 |
| LCCN: 2004381421 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.7" W x 6.8" (0.90 lbs) 226 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Best-selling and top practitioner and student work for people who run therapy groups of all kinds, explaining how drama can be used with offenders and similar target groups who find it easier to express themselves in this way - In use across the UK by therapists and groupwork specialists. First-rate reviews. Geese Theatre UK is an associate group of of Geese Theater USA where the method was originally developed by John Bergman. The Geese Theatre Handbook explains the thinking behind the company's approach to applied drama with offenders and people at risk of offending, including young people. Contains 100+ exercises with explanations, instructions and suggestions Helps practitioners develop their own style and approach Materials can be readily adapted to other settings including conflict resolution, restorative justice and interpersonal skills training A Key Resource for Offending behaviour groupworkers Probation officers Youth workers Youth offending teams Prison officers Social workers Criminologists Community workers Forensic psychologists Psychotherapists Mental health professionals Community theatre workers and actors Drama teachers Drama-in-education and theatre-in-education practitioners Drama therapists and other creative arts therapists Adventure therapists Group and individual therapists and counsellors Psychodramatists Sociodramatists Professional team builders Team supervisors Family therapists Staff training and development officers Conflict resolution workers Special needs workers and teachers ...and people training or studying in these and related fields. Reviews 'A generous book which] provides a treasure chest of games and exercise for any group setting . . . a wealth of food for thought . . . for trainers of all kinds . . . an invaluable addition to the Waterside list': Criminal Justice Matters 'An invaluable resource': Prison Service News 'Fascinating . . . Excellent . . . If you're involved with offenders or other risk groups, buy it': The Magistrate 'An absolute treasure trove for people who work with groups - in mental health, schools, training, social work - wherever': Mental Health Today |