1st Edition
Mental Wellbeing and Psychology The Role of Art and History in Self Discovery and Creation
Edited By Sue Barker
Copyright 2020
192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book aims to unpack not only the philosophical and psychological need to understand ourselves but also how, through an exploration of historical archives and artistic creativity, we can build self-identify and self-esteem to improve a sense of wellbeing for ourselves and those for whom we care. It will give examples for developing mental health and wellbeing interventions for charities,... Read more
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – Wellbeing and Person-centred care
Chapter 3 – Embodied subjective self and resilience
Chapter 4 - Historical self and ancestry
Chapter 5 – Creativity and sense of self
Chapter 6 – The Collingwood Project
Chapter 7 – Reflections on the project
Chapter 8 – Conclusion
Biography
Sue Barker is lecturer in Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Psychosocial Care at Cardiff University.
