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Publications

We are delighted to present below a selection of publications authored by staff at The Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education. Research is a central part of our training programmes which has resulted in many publications over the years by both our staff members and our graduates

  • The Science of Parenting

    "The Science of Parenting" (Hardback) and "What Every Parent Needs to Know" (Paperback)by Dr Margot Sunderland (co-Founding Director of The Institute):

    This book offers a wealth of fascinating information to any child professional or parent who wants to know how to enable children to thrive. It addresses the long term effects of relationship experiences, on the child’s developing brain, for better or worse.
    Pre-order your copy at the special price of £13.99 including free p&p (RRP is £16.99.)

    To order, please call the DK Bookshop on 08700 707 717 or email dkbookshop@sparkledirect.co.uk
    Please quote the offer reference DK/ SOP, plus the title and ISBN No:1405314869

  • Draw on your Emotions

    "Draw on Your Emotions" and "Draw on Your Relationships" by Dr Margot Sunderland

    These books contain a series of structured "easy to do" picture exercises to help people of all ages express, communicate and deal more effectively with their emotions and relationships in everyday life. Providing a series of photocopiable illustrations, they are sources of effective readymade material which can be used as a first step in helping children, teenagers and adults move into expressive conversation.

    To order these publications, please contact:
    Speechmark Publishing Ltd
    70 Alston Drive, Bradwell Abbey
    Milton Keynes MK13 9HG
    T: +44 (0) 1908 326 944
    F: +44 (0) 1908 326 960
    E: info@speechmark.net

  • A Pea called Mildred Other publications by Dr Margot Sunderland and published by Speechmark:

    - "Helping Children who Yearn for Someone They Love"
    - "The Frog who Longed for the Moon to Smile"
    - "Helping Chlidren Pursue their Hopes and Dreams"
    - "A Pea Called Mildred"
    - "Helping Children with Feelings"
    - "Helping Children with Loss"
    - "The Day the Sea Went Out and Never Came Back"
    - "Helping Children who are Anxious or Obsessional"
    - "Helping Children who Bottle Up Their Feelings"
    - "A Nifflenoo Called Nevermind"

    For further details, please contact Speechmark
    www.speechmark.net
    Freephone (UK only) 0800 243755.
  • From Page to Performance Publications by Professor Kenneth Pickering (co-Founding Director of The Institute):

    - "Studying Modern Drama "(2003) London, Palgrave Macmillan
    - "Thinking about Plays" (2004) (with G. A. Lewis) London, Dramatic Lines
    - "Effective Communication" (2004) (with J. Palossari and J. Caputo), London, Dramatic Lines
    - "Preparing for your Diploma in Drama and Speech" (2004) (with K.Findlay) London, Dramatic Lines
    - "Key Concepts in Drama and Performance" (2005) London, Palgrave Macmillan
    - "From Page to Stage: a Teacher’s Companion to the Young Performers' Anthology" (2006) London, Trinity/Guildhall
    - "The Trinity/Guildhall Young Performer's Anthology" (2006) (with J. Gardyne) London, Trinity/Guildhall
    - "Advent Journey: A Play for Children" (2006) London, Dramatic Lines
  • Publications by Jenny Stacey

    - "Counselling Skills for Creative Arts Therapists" (2007) (with Geoff Pelharn) London, Worth Publishing