The Gift of Friendship: the Amish Photography of Bill Coleman

Marc Notes: 'The Gift of Friendship' explores the value of friendship in our lives. Combining the Amish photography of Bill Coleman together with excerpts and quotations from literature, poetry, and film on the subject of companionship, this book lovingly presents, in words and pictures, the spirit of loyalty and affection that friends offer each other. Contributor Bio:  Coleman, Bill Bill Coleman, LMSW, TEP is a Certified Psychodrama Trainer and Licensed Master Social Worker in Arizona. He has led psychodrama groups at Sierra Tucson for Chemical Dependency, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Sex Addiction, Eating Disorders and Pain Management. He is also affiliated with Desert Star Addiction Treatment Center, a new Intensive Outpatient Program in Tucson. Bill has also added neurofeedback to his therapeutic skills and has created a separate practice known as The Middle Way. He is originally from New York where he worked at Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital directing Psychodrama groups for dually diagnosed inpatient and outpatient adolescents. He was an Adjunct Professor of Theater Therapy at Russell Sage College. He is on the faculty of the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute where he periodically teaches psychodrama for clinicians (see www.hvpi.net). Bill is also associated with the Action Institute of California (see: www.theactioninstitute.com). He has presented at many national conferences on Trauma, Addiction and Psychodrama.