Dance Therapy and Depth Psychology

The Moving Imagination

Joan Chodorow author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:3rd Jan '91

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Dance/movement as active imagination was originated by Jung in 1916. Developed in the 1960s by dance therapy pioneer Mary Whitehouse, it is today both an approach to dance therapy as well as a form of active imagination in analysis. In her delightful book Joan Chodorow provides an introduction to the origins, theory and practice of dance/movement as active imagination.
Beginning with her own story the author shows how dance/ movement is of value to psychotherapy. An historical overview of Jung's basic concepts is given as well as the most recent depth psychological synthesis of affect theory based on the work of Sylvan Tomkins, Louis Stewart, and others. Finally in discussing the use of dance/movement as active imagination in practice, the movement themes that emerge and the non-verbal expressive aspects of the therapaeutic relationship are described.

`Joan Chodorow's innovative book affirms and develops dance/movement as a means of contacting and confronting unconscious material.' - Journal of Analytical Psychology

`A wonderful book.' - Trudi Schoop

`An excellent account of the origins and development of dance/movement as a form of active imagination. The result is outstanding.' - Joseph C. Henderson

`[An] excellent book' - British Journal of Medical Psychology

`In coupling astute theory with her own practical experience, she has created an integrated and moving work.' - The Friends of Jung Newsletter

`Chodorow's clear and refreshingly non-jargonistic description of her work provides a valuable and accessible addition to the growing body of available dance movement therapy literature.' - Changes

`The author's discussion is lucid, insightful, informative. ... She is undoubtedly the best qualified to write the unique and informative book.' - Bibliographie Zur Symbolik, Ikonographie Und Mythologie

ISBN: 9780415041133

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 249g

200 pages