Buch, Englisch, 156 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 218 g
Unsuccessful Childhood Grieving and Adult Creativity
Buch, Englisch, 156 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 218 g
ISBN: 978-0-89503-309-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
With "Memories of Loss and Dreams of Perfection", Delmont and Shirley Morrison have made an impressive contribution to psychology and to the appreciation of literature by demonstrating the ways in which a children's imaginative play can help them cope with the tragic early loss of beloved family members and by tracing how such early play processes form the basis for adult creativity. Their book is unique in that it: presents new ideas and expands our understanding of the complex interrelationships among loss, child development and creativity, and presents clinical cases of play therapy and case studies of creative adults to illustrate theory and concepts. The Morrisons incorporate scientific research, clinical case studies, and biographies in a manner that provides a deeper understanding of the fiction of Emily Bronte, J.M. Barrie, Jack Kerouac and Isak Dinesen. Readers will be deeply touched and moved to self-exploration by the humanity and sensitivity of this fine book.
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Professional Practice & Development
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Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction: Experience as Imagination
Chapter 1:
First Ways of Knowing
Chapter 2:
Imagination and the Shock of Recognition
Chapter 3:
Memories of Loss
Chapter 4:
Playing with Magic
Chapter 5:
Dreams of Perfection
Chapter 6:
Emily Brontë and Her Visitant: Lost Love and Creativity
Chapter 7:
J. M. Barrie: A Search for the Eternal Boy of Neverland
Chapter 8:
Isak Dinesen: Romantic Ideation and the Quest for Self
Chapter 9:
Jack Kerouac: Saints and Fallen Angels
Chapter 10:
Final Thoughts: Loss, Love, and Creativity
Bibliography
Index
