'By a number of measures, this is an important and wide-ranging book. Ostensibly about dementia and the contribution that arts therapists can make to relieving the 'nameless dread' that lies behind dementia's implacable tread, a cursory reading will quickly reveal that topics broached extend far beyond these ostensible limits.' - From the foreword by Robin Higgins, former lecturer at Goldsmith's College and the Laban Centre for Dance and Movement, London

'By a number of measures, this is an important and wide-ranging book. Ostensibly about dementia and the contribution that arts therapists can make to relieving the 'nameless dread' that lies behind dementia's implacable tread, a cursory reading will quickly reveal that topics broached extend far beyond these ostensible limits.' - From the foreword by Robin Higgins, former lecturer at Goldsmith's College and the Laban Centre for Dance and Movement, London

A practical guide for those working with patients, this book will assist students in settling into their early placements and form a useful reference for those with more experience. Each chapter includes lists of questions which need to be borne in mind when approaching such topics as what is the reason for referral, what exactly is troubling the patient, what is the relevance of family or personal background, and what is the diagnosis, treatment plan and potential outcome. The book draws on anthropological and biographical as well as medical models, stresses ways of bridging the humanist and scientific approaches, and emphasizes the value of the patient (as well as the therapist) discovering his or her own story.

In Approaches to Research, Robin Higgins takes you step by step through what is involved in choosing, organising and presenting a research project. He explains how would-be researchers may draw on their background interests to select their topic, and how what they select will influence their research approach, strategy and design. The book combines practical advice with a look in depth at the principles of qualitative and quantative research. It is a useful companion volume to Approaches to Case Study and to anyone writing a dissertation.