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This text explores the use of commissioned artwork in hospitals through the dual lens of an artist and healthcare professional, identifying 15 distinct 'purposes' of art in hospitals and arguing for the need for greater variety in art offerings that serve the diverse needs of patients, families, visitors and hospital staff.

Violence in the name of religion is nothing new. This comprehensive reference source and study guide by Michael D. Faulkner and Judy Rollins offers a complete overview of this complicated and relevant issue. This edition focuses on all violent aspects of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, & other religions throughout ancient and modern times. (Religious Studies, History, Theosophy, Anthropology, Sociology, Reference)

Winner of the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year 2011 (Category: Maternal And Child Health) Building on children's natural inclinations to pretend and reenact, play therapy is widely used in the treatment of psychological problems in childhood. This book is the only one of its kind with more than 200 therapeutic activities specifically designed for working with children and teenagers within the healthcare system. It provides evidence-based, age-appropriate activities for interventions that promote coping. The activities target topics such as separation anxiety, self-esteem issues, body image, death, isolation, and pain. Mental health practitioners will appreciate its "cookbook" format, with quickly read and implemented activities.