The expressive instinct : how imagination and creative works help us survive and thrive /

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Author / Creator:Kaimal, Girija, author.
Imprint:New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023]
©2023
Description:1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13499657
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ISBN:9780197646250 No price
Notes:Also issued in print: 2023.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on November 3, 2022).
Summary: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 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.
Target Audience:Specialized.
Other form:Print version : 9780197646229