Body Questions in Practice: Decision-Making Through Movement and the Arts [Paperback]

 Part 1: Decision-Making Framework  1. Introduction: Decision-Making Through Movement and the Arts 2. Attention Stage: Environment and Alternatives 3. Intention Stage: Needs and Priorities 4. Action/Non-Action Stage: Timing and [Non] Commitment 5. Flow/Tension Stage: Bodily States Part 2: Appying Our Body Questions 6. Movement Styles 7. Micro-Processes: Combining the Stages 8. Macro-Processes: Threading Themes Through 9. Book Conclusion 10. Epilogue: The Process Behind the Process (with Ross Whyte and Eve Pyra) 

Body Questions in Practice is a comprehensive multimedia guide to exploring life transitions and decision-making, supporting readers during these processes by engaging with body movement and dance. Blending original music composition, illustrations, accessible movement exercises and reflective journaling, this book helps readers understand the important messages our bodies communicate, leading to deeper self-awareness and providing insight into interpersonal relationships.

Through practical case studies in creative and therapeutic settings, each chapter illustrates the application of key stages of embodied decision-making. Readers will discover methods to enhance communication, bolster confidence and articulate potential courses of action both in their own practice and in working with others. Underpinned by the principles of dance movement therapy, this framework facilitates embodied exploration, unveiling significant insights into individual movement preferences and cultural influences, while informing effective strategies for managing lifes challenges and opportunities.

This dynamic integration of practice and theory provides a space for readers to reconnect with their bodies and deepen their understanding of movement, ultimately enriching their creative or lsÅ