{"product_id":"9781041002475-imagining-animals","title":"Imagining Animals","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt, Psychotherapy and Primitive States of Mind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis classic edition of Imagining Animals explores how the making of animal images in art therapy and child psychotherapy can act as a powerful catalyst for children who may be struggling with communication. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis classic edition of \u003cem\u003eImagining Animals\u003c\/em\u003e explores how the making of animal images in art therapy and child psychotherapy can act as a powerful catalyst for children who may be struggling with communication. Readers will benefit from learning about the different ways that animal symbolism can support autistic children and children navigating trauma, abuse and depression in engaging with the therapeutic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essential book explores two contrasting primitive states of mind throughout: the investing of the world around us with life through animism and participation mystique, and the lifeless world in the states of mind encountered in children who are hard to reach. Featuring a new introduction by the author, subjects covered in subsequent chapters include, but are not limited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal\/human relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimals on stage in therapy and anthropomorphic animal objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-dimensional clay-work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe location of the self in animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImagining Animals\u003c\/em\u003e offers a unique insight into the role and representation of animal imagery in art therapy and child psychotherapy. This is an essential read for all arts and play therapists working with children as well as adult psychotherapists interested in the use of imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55974178259318,"sku":"9781041002475","price":41.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_35549938.jpg?v=1753948702","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781041002475-imagining-animals","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}