ABSTRACT

In The Creative Therapist, Bradford Keeney makes the case that "creativity is the most essential aspect of vibrant, meaningful, and successful therapy." No matter what therapeutic orientation one practices, it must be awakened by creativity in order for the session to come alive. This book presents a theoretical framework that provides an understanding of how to go outside habituated ways of therapy in order to bring forth new and innovative possibilities. A basic structure for creative therapy, based on the outline of a three-part theatrical play, is also set forth. With these frameworks, practical guidelines detail how to initiate and implement creative contributions to any therapeutic situation.

part |65 pages

Bringing it Forth

chapter |19 pages

Theatre of Creative Transformation

chapter |21 pages

Three-Act Therapeutic Performances

chapter |21 pages

In-and-Out-of-the-Box Musings

part |163 pages

Awakening a Session

chapter |22 pages

Man of Plenty

chapter |12 pages

A Night in the Love Corral

chapter |16 pages

Weight-ing to Leave

chapter |17 pages

Cody

chapter |16 pages

Peashooter Love

chapter |15 pages

Seaman’s Song for His Son

chapter |17 pages

Spiritual Eyes for Trance

chapter |13 pages

Making the News

chapter |29 pages

Magmore

part |47 pages

Therapy of Therapy

chapter |2 pages

Funny Medicines for Children

chapter |10 pages

Creative Action Koans for Therapists

chapter |7 pages

The Therapeutic Crossroads