1st Edition

Child and Adolescent Counselling with Expressive Therapies Creative Arts Activities to Inspire Wellbeing

By Mark Pearson, Helen Wilson Copyright 2026
278 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

278 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

278 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This practical guide to Expressive Therapies tools – a multi-modal, emotion-focused application of creative arts therapies – explains how expressive, creative and collaborative counselling methods can be offered to young people who experience emotional, behavioural, cognitive or existential difficulties. The authors share insights, principles and practical activities that they have developed,... Read more

ONE:

Foundations of a Multi-modal Creative Arts Practice

 

TWO:

Setting the Stage: Therapeutic Integration and Planning

THREE:

Colour, Shape, Symbol and Image: Using Visual Media

FOUR:

Stringing Words Together: Therapeutic Writing

 

FIVE:

Sounds, Songs and Rhythms: Music in counselling                                     

 

SIX:

Muscle, Bone and Skin: Somatic awareness, movement and relaxation

 

SEVEN:

Emotional Integration: Using Emotion-focused Processes

 

EIGHT:

Trauma-Informed Expressive Therapies

NINE:

A Positive Sense of Self: Mindfulness, Self-Esteem and Spirituality

 

Appendices                                                                                                    

Biography

Mark Pearson, PhD, has been conducting courses in Expressive Therapies for over 35 years, was a counsellor for young clients for 28 years and lectured in counselling at four Australian universities for 20 years. He holds a PhD, a Master’s in Education – Behaviour Management – and a Diploma in Teaching.

Helen Wilson, PhD, has over 35 years’ experience as a counsellor and clinical supervisor and lectured in counselling at three Australian universities for 20 years. She holds a PhD, a Master's in Counselling and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.