Poiesis: The Language of Psychology and the Speech of the Soul

Mega Sale! Save 26% on the Poiesis: The Language of Psychology and the Speech of the Soul by Jessica Kingsley Publishers at Translate This Website. MPN: black & white illustrations. Hurry! Limited time offer. Offer valid only while supplies last. Stephen K. Levine argues that poiesis, the creative act, is also the act by which we affirm our identity and humanity; in exploring this subject he shows the essential affinity of the creative and the therapeutic processes and explores the nature of creative acts. This book looks in detail at the connections between expressive arts, such as poetry, and psychology and develops understanding of the theoretical foundations which connect the arts and psychotherapy. It considers the context in which

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Stephen K. Levine argues that poiesis, the creative act, is also the act by which we affirm our identity and humanity; in exploring this subject he shows the essential affinity of the creative and the therapeutic processes and explores the nature of creative acts. This book looks in detail at the connections between expressive arts, such as poetry, and psychology and develops understanding of the theoretical foundations which connect the arts and psychotherapy. It considers the context in which modern therapy emerged and looks at various aspects of different arts therapies. It provides a much-needed step in the theoretical underpinning of the expressive therapies.

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Manufacturer:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Brand:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Part Number:	black & white illustrations
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Studio:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
MPN:	black & white illustrations
EAN:	9781853024887
Item Weight:	0.47 pounds
Item Size:	0.37 x 8.5 x 8.5 inches
Package Weight:	0.4 pounds
Package Size:	5.7 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches

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