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Movement Therapies: Foundations And Applications For Awareness And Growth, Jody Lynn Shotwell
Movement Therapies: Foundations And Applications For Awareness And Growth, Jody Lynn Shotwell
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
The theoretical and historical foundations of body work and movement therapies are explored. Wilhelm Reich is credited with bringing into prominence the inclusion of the body in psychotherapy. His influence on Alexander Lowen and Fritz Perls is explored in detail. The importance in psychotherapy of breathing, energy, self-expression, spontaneous movement, and awareness is stressed. Six expressive movement therapies -- Gestalt body work, t'ai chi, encounter group exercises, bioenergetic therapy, psychomotor training, and dance therapy -- are described in detail. An evaluation and comparison of the various movement forms is offered, along with suggestions for outcome research in the area. The …
Psychodrama: Review And Analysis, Richard F. Daigneault
Psychodrama: Review And Analysis, Richard F. Daigneault
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
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A Review Of The Literature Concerning The Identification Of Gifted Individuals, Wanda Patricia Eppes
A Review Of The Literature Concerning The Identification Of Gifted Individuals, Wanda Patricia Eppes
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
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Alcoholism In Women, Sandi Abilock Levine
Alcoholism In Women, Sandi Abilock Levine
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Alcoholism is a serious public health problem. There is strong evidence that the rate of alcoholism, especially among women is increasing. Until recently, there has been very little research on alcoholic women. The recent increase in the number of known female alcoholics may be related to the new liberation and freedoms women have gained. While the research literature does not support the notion of a typical female alcoholic personality type, certain recurrent characteristics have been noted. This paper attempts to document the problems which appear to be related to women who become alcoholics and to look at the variety of …