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.

About the Author

Joan Chodorow Ph.D. is an analyst member of the C. G. Jung Institute of San Fransisco, in private practice. Her early background uncludes dance studies and performing and teaching experience. Her dance therapy training was with Trudi Schoop and Mary Whitehouse. She is a registered dance therapist and former President of the American Dance Therapy Association.

Reviews

`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

Book Information
ISBN 9781138167896
Author Joan Chodorow
Format Hardback
Page Count 200
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g