Publications

There are a number of books & articles written or co-written by Mark & Helen that outline our counselling & personal growth methods.

Books

Coming in 2026

• Pearson, M., & Wilson, H. (2026). Counselling children and Adolescents with Expressive Therapies. Creative arts activities to inspire wellbeing. Routledge
• Pearson, M. (2026). Mindfulness and relaxation activities for all ages. 60 Fun and engaging, evidence-based visualisations, meditations and self-awareness games. Routledge

Coming in 2027

• Chinese edition: Pearson, M., & Wilson, H. (in press). Using expressive arts to work with mind, body and emotions. Theory and practice. Wuhan University Press, China.

Currently in press

• Pearson, M., & Wilson, H. (2009). Using expressive arts to work with mind, body and emotions. Theory and practice. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. www.amazon.com.au/Using-Expressive-Arts-Work-Emotions-ebook/dp/B00C0YTD3E
• Pearson, M. (2006). The Innerspace Program: A proactive groupwork program for emotional literacy, student wellbeing and resilience. Student Workbooks and Facilitator Guides. Brisbane: Expressive Therapies Institute of Australia.
• Pearson, M. (2004). Emotional healing and self-esteem: Inner-life skills of relaxation, visualisation and meditation for children and adolescents. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (also in Korean edition). www.amazon.com.au/Emotional-Healing-Self-Esteem-Visualisation-Adolescents/dp/1843102242
• Pearson, M., & Nolan, P. (2004). Emotional release for children: Repairing the past, preparing the future. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. www.amazon.com.au/Emotional-Release-Children-Repairing-Preparing/dp/1843102250
• Pearson, M., & Wilson, H. (2001). Sandplay and symbol work: Emotional healing and personal development with children, adolescents and adults. Melbourne: ACER Press. www.expressivetherapies.au/bookshop.php#book_sandplay
• Pearson, M. (1991). From healing to awakening: An introduction to transpersonal breathwork. Valley Heights, NSW: Inner Work Partnership. [out of print]
• Pearson, M. (1997). The healing journey: A workbook for self-discovery. Melbourne: Lothian Books
• Pearson, M., & Nolan, P. (1991). Emotional first-aid for children: Emotional release exercises and inner-life skills. Springwood, NSW: Butterfly Books.

PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES

2020 - 2024

• Pearson, M., & Wilson, H. (2024). Guiding clients towards self-kindness and acceptance: Wrestling with the inner critic. Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia. pacja.org.au/article/123356-guiding-clients-towards-self-kindness-and-acceptance-wrestling-with-the-inner-critic
• Pearson, M., & Wilson, H. (2024). Therapeutic relating in Expressive Therapies: Reflections on being with young clients. Counselling Australia, 1(1) Online edition.
• Keates, A. M., & Pearson, M. (2024). Multiple intelligences theory and expressive therapies: New counselling options for secondary school students who experience anxiety. Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 34(1), 120-129. www.doi.org/10.1177/20556365231216810
• Bloom, M., & Pearson, M. (2021). Regional counsellor'perspectives on their self-care needs. Counselling Australia, 22(2), 9 – 21.
• Fleming, J., Crosbie, M., & Pearson, M. (2020). A labyrinth walk and mandala reflection experience. Participants reports on a wellbeing resource. Counselling Australia, 21(2), 8 – 12.

2015 - 2019

• Allen, J. D., Carter, K., & Pearson, M. (2019). Frangible emotion becomes tangible expression: Poetry as therapy with adolescents. Australian Counselling Research Journal, 13(1), 14-19.
• Pearson, M. (2019). Counselling intern self-awareness and readiness for practice: Reports from a mindfulness challenge. Asia-Pacific Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy, 11(1), 23-33. Doi: 10.1080/21507686.2019.1703772
• Pearson, M., & de Bruin, M. (2019). Counsellors as resilience guides: Ten ways that counselling support can develop resilience. Counselling Australia, 19(1), 28-35.
• Pearson, M., & de Bruin, M. (2019). Pluralism in counselling and psychotherapy: An introduction to theory and implications for practice. Psychotherapy & Counselling Journal of Australia, 7(1), pacja.org.au/2019/09/pluralism-in-counselling-and-psychotherapy-an-introduction-to-theory-and-implications-for-practice
• Pearson, M., Ferdinands, L., & Evans, S. (2019). Student voice: Developing student leadership programs. Teacher – Evidence, Insight, Action, 31 January, www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/student-voice-developing-student-leadership-programs
• Pearson, M., & Wilson, H. (2019). Sandplay Therapy: A safe creative space for trauma recovery. Australian Counselling Research Journal, 13(1), 20-24.
• Pearson, M. (2016). Multiple intelligences training for counsellors: Reflections on a pilot program. Asia-Pacific Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy, 7(1-2), 50-68. doi: 10.1080/21507686.2016.1193035
• Pearson, M., & Bulsara, C. (2016). Therapists' experiences of alliance formation in short-term counselling. European Journal of Psychotherapy and Counselling, 18(1), 75-92. doi: 10.1080/13642537.2015.1131729
• Pearson, M., & Hamilton, F. (2015). Complementing meaning reconstruction with bereaved parents: Three case reports using multiple intelligences. Counselling Australia, 15(4), 40-48.
• Pearson, M., O'Brien, P., & Bulsara, C. (2015). A multiple intelligence approach to counseling: Enhancing alliances with a focus on strengths. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 25(2), 128-142. doi: 10.1037/a0038881

2010 - 2014

• Pearson, M. (2012). Building bridges: Higher degree student retention and counselling support. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 34(2), 1-13.
• Pearson, M., O’Brien, P. (2012). Changing views of theory and practice in counselling: Multiple intelligences, eclecticism and the therapeutic alliance. Psychotherapy & Counselling Journal of Australia, 1(1), online at: www.pacja.org.au/?p=465
• Pearson, M., & Wilson, H. (2012). Soothing spaces and healing places: Is there an ideal counselling room design? Psychotherapy in Australia, 18(3), 46-53.
• Pearson, M., & Wilson, H. (2014). The evolution of sandplay therapy applications. Psychotherapy in Australia, 21(1), 94-100.
• Pearson, M. (2011). Multiple intelligence and the therapeutic alliance: Incorporating multiple intelligence theory and practice in counselling. European Journal of Psychotherapy and Counselling. 13(3), 263-278.
• Smith, G., & Pearson, M. (2011). Counselling clients from an older generation. Psychotherapy in Australia, 17(3), 12–18.
• Smith, G., & Pearson, M. (2011). Counselling clients from a younger generation. Psychotherapy in Australia, 17(4).

2000 - 2009

• Pearson, M., & Wilson, H. (2008). Using expressive counselling tools to enhance emotional literacy, positive emotional functioning and resilience: Improving therapeutic outcomes with Expressive Therapies. Counselling, Psychotherapy and Heath, 4(1), 1-19
• Pearson, M. (2003). Guidance officer and counsellor perspectives on using expressive therapies to support students. Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 13(2), 205-224.

Using expressive arts to work with mind, body and emotions.
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Emotional healing and self-esteem: Inner-life skills of relaxation, visualisation and meditation for children and adolescents.
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Emotional release for children: Repairing the past, preparing the future.
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