The Expressive Instinct How Imagination and Creative Works Help Us Survive and Thrive |
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| Author:
| Kaimal, Girija |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-764622-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2022 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $37.99 |
Book Description:
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Creative self-expression is an essential part of mental health and well-being just as physical exercise and nutritious food are essential to the body. In The Expressive Instinct, Girija Kaimal highlights how creativity is a defining feature of the human species. The desire to express ourselves is an innate need that serves as a safety valve for health and well-being especially during times of adversity. As humans we seek to share what we know to maximize our survival and invite a...
More DescriptionCreative self-expression is an essential part of mental health and well-being just as physical exercise and nutritious food are essential to the body. In The Expressive Instinct, Girija Kaimal highlights how creativity is a defining feature of the human species. The desire to express ourselves is an innate need that serves as a safety valve for health and well-being especially during times of adversity. As humans we seek to share what we know to maximize our survival and invite a belonging of our unique selves in a welcoming community. This book offers a synthesis of research studies in jargon free language along with tips to integrate creative self-expression into our lives.