Vicky Karkou
Biographic Data
| ID | 190779 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vicky Karkou |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vicky |
| FAMILY NAME | Karkou |
| SIGNATURE | KARKOU V |
| AFFILIATIONS | Edge Hill University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8986-956X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Dancing the Blues
Creative practice differs widely across the contexts of artistic performance and therapy. In this article the authors describe a novel example of how the otherwise separate fields of choreographic practices and dance movement psychotherapy (DMP) have fed into each other. More specifically, the article outlines (1) how research into the effectiveness of DMP for depression has been used to create an interdisciplinary performance and (2) how the cre…
Qualitative and Arts-Based Evidence from Children Participating in a Pilot Randomised Controlled Study of School-Based Arts Therapies
(1) Background: There is limited evidence on the impact of arts therapies as a tool for the prevention of mental health difficulties in childhood. This pilot randomised controlled study aimed to investigate the impact of arts therapies on children's mental health and well-being; the qualitative and arts-based evidence is presented in this article. (2) Methods: Sixty-two children (aged 7-10) with mild emotional and behavioral difficulties were rec…
Bridging the Creative Arts Therapies and Arts in Health
A research-based map of music therapy in the Czech Republic
Introduction: The development of music therapy in the Czech Republic is closely connected with the development of other arts therapies (AsTs). This cross-sectional study aimed to provide a research-based description of the current state of Czech music therapy and offer comparisons with other AsTs. Method: Data were obtained through a modified version of ‘The Practice in Arts Therapies’ questionnaire, which was distributed to arts therapists regis…
Oxford Handbook of Dance and Wellbeing
A systematic review of child-focused outcomes and assessments of arts therapies delivered in primary mainstream schools
A pilot cross-over randomised controlled trial of child-focused process and outcome evaluation of arts therapies at primary mainstream schools
Background : Arts therapies are increasingly being adopted within schools to alleviate and prevent a wide range of children's difficulties. Such therapies help to facilitate personal change and growth through arts media; visual arts, music, drama, dance and movement. Methods : This study aims to investigate the child-focused process and outcomes of an arts therapies intervention through child-reported questionnaires, interviews, participant obser…
Oxford Handbook of Dance and Wellbeing
The Oxford Handbook of Dance and Wellbeing
Dance Movement Therapy in the UK
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) in the UK is derived from dance education, as well as other associated fields. Although DMT is growing in terms of numbers of practitioners and client populations, only very limited information is available concerning the theoretical bases and principles underlying the practice of DMT, as well as the backgrounds of therapists. A nationwide study was therefore undertaken at the University of Manchester, UK (1994–8), wh…
A research-based map of music therapy in the Czech Republic
Introduction: The development of music therapy in the Czech Republic is closely connected with the development of other arts therapies (AsTs). This cross-sectional study aimed to provide a research-based description of the current state of Czech music therapy and offer comparisons with other AsTs. Method: Data were obtained through a modified version of ‘The Practice in Arts Therapies’ questionnaire, which was distributed to arts therapists regis…
Dance Movement Therapy in the UK
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) in the UK is derived from dance education, as well as other associated fields. Although DMT is growing in terms of numbers of practitioners and client populations, only very limited information is available concerning the theoretical bases and principles underlying the practice of DMT, as well as the backgrounds of therapists. A nationwide study was therefore undertaken at the University of Manchester, UK (1994–8), wh…
Dance Movement Therapy in the UK
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) in the UK is derived from dance education, as well as other associated fields. Although DMT is growing in terms of numbers of practitioners and client populations, only very limited information is available concerning the theoretical bases and principles underlying the practice of DMT, as well as the backgrounds of therapists. A nationwide study was therefore undertaken at the University of Manchester, UK (1994–8), wh…
Oxford Handbook of Dance and Wellbeing
The Oxford Handbook of Dance and Wellbeing
A pilot cross-over randomised controlled trial of child-focused process and outcome evaluation of arts therapies at primary mainstream schools
Background : Arts therapies are increasingly being adopted within schools to alleviate and prevent a wide range of children's difficulties. Such therapies help to facilitate personal change and growth through arts media; visual arts, music, drama, dance and movement. Methods : This study aims to investigate the child-focused process and outcomes of an arts therapies intervention through child-reported questionnaires, interviews, participant obser…
Oxford Handbook of Dance and Wellbeing
A systematic review of child-focused outcomes and assessments of arts therapies delivered in primary mainstream schools
Qualitative and Arts-Based Evidence from Children Participating in a Pilot Randomised Controlled Study of School-Based Arts Therapies
(1) Background: There is limited evidence on the impact of arts therapies as a tool for the prevention of mental health difficulties in childhood. This pilot randomised controlled study aimed to investigate the impact of arts therapies on children's mental health and well-being; the qualitative and arts-based evidence is presented in this article. (2) Methods: Sixty-two children (aged 7-10) with mild emotional and behavioral difficulties were rec…
Bridging the Creative Arts Therapies and Arts in Health
A research-based map of music therapy in the Czech Republic
Introduction: The development of music therapy in the Czech Republic is closely connected with the development of other arts therapies (AsTs). This cross-sectional study aimed to provide a research-based description of the current state of Czech music therapy and offer comparisons with other AsTs. Method: Data were obtained through a modified version of ‘The Practice in Arts Therapies’ questionnaire, which was distributed to arts therapists regis…
Dancing the Blues
Creative practice differs widely across the contexts of artistic performance and therapy. In this article the authors describe a novel example of how the otherwise separate fields of choreographic practices and dance movement psychotherapy (DMP) have fed into each other. More specifically, the article outlines (1) how research into the effectiveness of DMP for depression has been used to create an interdisciplinary performance and (2) how the cre…
Art Therapy and Mental Health (6 works) · Dance (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Visual arts (6 works) · Music Therapy and Health (5 works) · Psychotherapist (5 works) · The arts (5 works) · Medical education (4 works) · Aesthetics (3 works)