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The Expressive Use of Masks Across Cultures and Healing Arts explores the interplay between masks and culture and their therapeutic use in the healing arts such as music, art, dance/movement, drama, play, bibliotherapy, and intermodal.Each section of the book focuses on a different context, including viewing masks through a cultural lens, masks at play, their role in identity formation (persona and alter ego), healing the wounds from negative life experiences, from the protection of medical masks to helping the healing process, and from expressions of grief to celebrating life stories. Additionally, the importance of cultural sensitivity, including the differences between cultural appreciation and appropriation, is explored. Chapters are written by credentialed therapists to provide unique perspectives on the personal and professional use of masks in the treatment of diverse populations in a variety of settings. A range of experiences are explored, from undergraduate and graduate students to early professionals and seasoned therapists.The reader will be able to adapt and incorporate techniques and directives presented in these chapters. Readers are encouraged to explore their own cultural heritage, to find their authentic voice, as well as learn how to work with clients who have different life experiences. Chapter 3 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

A clear and compelling text written by teachers, psychologists, and educationalists, Relational Practice: New Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools proposes a dynamic and relational approach to supporting the mental health needs of children and young people within education. Contributing authors advocate a movement away from the deficit, medicalised model of mental health and instead encourage readers to embrace a relational approach, considering philosophical and spiritual dimensions, as well as the wider everyday contexts that shape the mental health of individuals, groups, and school communities.Filled with case studies, intervention strategies, and CPD activities, this essential guide bridges the gap between theory, research, and practice to offer evidence-based resources for practical application within schools.Areas covered include, but are not limited to: Supporting neurodivergent and LGBT+ students to thrive Creating and actioning an anti-racist approach Multi-agency interventions Relationships in SEND settings Creating a supportive culture to enhance staff wellbeing Appreciative inquiry Staff perceptions of Building Relational Schools (BRS) The role of intersubjective processes and the impact they have on relationships in educational settings Providing a comprehensive introduction to relational practice within education, this is an indispensable resource for anyone working in education who wishes to support the mental health and wellbeing of their school community.

Menopause is a period of life, just like infancy, puberty, and sexual maturity. During menopause, the amount of follicles in the ovariesdecreases and with that estrogen production decreases. Over time, estrogen production ceases and the ovaries shrink. Accordingly, the menstrual cycle is interrupted and reproductive ability is lost. The word menopause derives from the Greek words mens (month) and pause (stop). The World Health Organization defines menopause as the permanent cessation of the menstrual cycle as a result of the ovaries losing their activity. This book provides an up-to-date perspective on the management of clinical conditions that can occur in the premenopausal and postmenopausal period. The clinical symptoms that affect all body systems during this period in the woman's life and the possible concerns about how to face it, as well as clinical approaches are discussed. It aims to better understand these clinical situations and to offer correct solutions in approaching these problems. It also focuses on the potential impact of preventive medicine on improving women's health and quality of life. It covers a wide range of topics such as fertility, climacteric and menopausal symptoms, breast disease, psychosomatic conditions, genitourinary health, bone health, and the physiopathology and treatments of many clinical conditions, especially in premenopausal and premenopausal women. This book, which covers all aspects of menopause and aims to provide up-to-date information on its management, will be an invaluable resource for gynecologists, endocrinologists and doctors.

Creating a Meaningful Life builds on the tenets of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) to answer some of life's basic questions, such as'How do I create a meaningful, purposeful life?'and'Is the life I am living one that brings me fulfillment, purpose, and a sense of inner peace?'Using a variety of techniques, including journaling, grounding exercises, cognitive self-talk restructuring, and more, chapters invite counseling professionals and students to explore their inner landscape, better understand themselves and find communion with others.

Balancing basic science with information on everyday clinical practice, Blumgart's Surgery of the Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas, 7th Edition, provides you with expert guidance and advances in the field so you can offer patients the most optimal diagnostic and surgical care. In two convenient volumes, Dr. William Jarnagin and his team of internationally recognized surgeons cover exactly what you need to know, including advances in diagnostic and surgical techniques, minimally invasive surgeries, new interventional diagnostic techniques, and all relevant diseases. This comprehensive, practical reference is designed to help you choose and perform the most appropriate procedures that will minimize inpatient hospital time, curtail costs, and reduce overall recovery time for your patients. - Presents cutting-edge guidance on pathology, diagnostics, surgery and non-operative intervention of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas in one highly regarded, authoritative reference. - Covers all surgical approaches, both open and minimally invasive. - Considers all worldwide opinions and approaches to management, and includes key data on surgical outcomes to better inform clinical decision-making. - Contains 161 chapters with updated references and additional figures—more than 1,500 illustrations in all. The imaging section has been reorganized to reflect a disease-based approach. - Includes new and expanded sections on advances in molecular characterization of benign and malignant HPB diseases, perioperative management, interventional techniques, minimally invasive surgery and robotics, and therapeutic advances for malignant disease. - Features a section dedicated entirely to operative technique, plus a new historical chapter authored by Professor Jacques Belghitti:'Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery: Historical Perspective.

Es ineluctable afirmar que la interacción entre arte, artista, sociedad y contexto cultural ha evolucionado a lo largo de los siglos conformando distintas relaciones y variadas formas de entenderlas,A partir de este hecho, nace la pregunta nuclear que da forma a la presente publicación: ¿cuál es el papel del arte y de los artistas en el contexto cultural y social actual? Dicho interrogante, que ha sido y es el epicentro de innumerables debates y reflexiones a lo largo de la historia, es también objeto de profundos análisis y discursos que tienen como fin comprender la praxis del arte en los entornos educativos,