Historically speaking, religious ritual and theatre appear to have evolved together. But what is the relationship between catharsis and liturgy? How liturgical is theatre, and how theatrical is liturgy? This book explores the characteristics of liturgical experience - concentration, single mindedness, intentionality, and emotional catharsis.
The book examines the various ways in which theatre responds to our psychological needs. It begins with how we present our own personal drama and goes on to look at theatre as the means by which we give events personal and corporate significance. Theatre enables us to overcome our reluctance to face psychological pain and so helps us towards healing, concentrating on its balance of protection and exposure-its principal contribution to health and its significance for human relationship.
Exploring the dynamics of group spirituality, this book delves into the unique outcomes and insights that emerge from collective experiences, highlighting how working in groups can lead to deeper connections and transformative moments that differ significantly from individual encounters. It emphasizes the value of shared spiritual journeys and the impact of community on personal growth.
Practical Approaches to Dramatherapy is derived from the authors' experiences of working with dramatherapy in a range of different situations. It focuses on the flexibility of the applications of dramatherapeutic principles.The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, theory and practice of drama and its therapeutic use.
The book explores various methods of researching arts therapies, emphasizing how different definitions of research shape both understanding and practice in the field. It categorizes research approaches into four distinct types, evaluating their implications. The author argues that our theoretical or philosophical perspectives on research influence our perceptions of its potential applications, ultimately affecting the effectiveness of arts therapies.
Exploring the motivations behind attending theatre and the reasons actors perform, this book delves into the concept of escapism. It examines what audiences seek to escape from, offering insights into the deeper significance of theatrical experiences. Through thoughtful analysis, it invites readers to reflect on the emotional and psychological aspects of the art form.
Focusing on entrepreneurial activity and networking, this volume showcases the best papers from the inaugural conference held at the University of Twente in 1996, marking a new collaboration with Manchester Business School. The collection features contributions from various European countries, enhancing the diversity of perspectives on high technology small firms. This series aims to expand the literature on the subject, reflecting the conference's commitment to fostering international dialogue and cooperation in the field.
The author, a parish minister and chartered counseling psychologist, navigates the secular world while drawing on his Christian background. He engages with clients who seek psychological support rather than religious guidance, using everyday language to communicate effectively. Despite the secular focus, his insights resonate in both secular and faith-based contexts, highlighting the universal relevance of his ideas.
Focusing on the shared belief in God, this book encourages individuals from all religious backgrounds to unite rather than dwell on differences. It emphasizes the significance of faith in a secular world, highlighting that God's saving love transcends barriers and is meant to be shared. The text invites readers to reflect on their beliefs and the importance of faith in shaping their lives, asserting that there is no true substitute for worshiping God. Ultimately, it challenges readers to confront their beliefs and the impact of faith on their existence.
Roger Grainger has addressed an issue which he is well versed in and has written some books on it in past. This study, however, is extremely relevant since it has been done specifically from a perspective of the Church of England. Although a lot has been written on small groups in the United States, and elsewhere, the focus of the present study is unique and will be an asset not only to the Church of England in the United Kingdom but also, as one commentator has written, to the entire Christian Fraternity on the issue of Group Learning. The basic premise is that a more experimental approach to Group Work might usefully be adopted. The Bible provides evidence in both the Old and New Testaments of the awareness involved in group belonging. Within the UK the Church of England concentrates its congregational training in one kind group-based process evangelism'. But this format neglects more experiential and less directive kinds of group work, which may more effectivelyeducate church members in