Stephen K. Levine argues that poiesis, the creative act, is also the act by which we affirm our identity and humanity; in exploring this subject he shows the essential affinity of the creative and th
Countering the usual practice of using art therapy within a pre-existing psychological framework, this text stresses aesthetics and advocates a new notion of poiesis or "shaping" as central to art-mak
Foundations of Expressive Arts Therapy provides an arts-based approach to the theory and practice of expressive arts therapy. The book explores the various expressive arts therapy modalities both indi
For Levine (emeritus, social science, York U., Toronto): "Chaos is the mother of all beings." As a therapist, philosopher, and artist as well as social scientist, he explores the process of poiesis (s
The field of expressive arts is closely tied to the work of therapeutic change. As well as being beneficial for the individual or small group, expressive arts therapy has the potential for a much wide
