This book examines the field of dance therapy from its inception in the 1940's to the present. A detailed analysis is conducted of the theory and practice of the major pioneers. The book covers biographical reports and the influence of many dance therapy leaders. Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) is discussed as well as dance therapy in specific…

This study was concerned with further validation of a measure of assertiveness. Concurrent validity was established for the College Self-Expression Scale using the method of contrasted groups and through correlations of self-and judges' ratings of assertiveness. (Author)

Described are uses of creative dramatics with handicapped and non-handicapped children and adults. Creative dramatics is seen to involve acting out situations without formal or strict guidelines, with focus on expression of one's feelings and working cooperatively with others. Activities and leadership hints are listed for warm-up games and…

While noting the restrictions on the generalizability of case law, the author conducts a case-by-case review of litigation concerning student publications in the senior high school. He answers four questions: (1) May the teachers and/or administrators of a school exercise "prior censorship" or control over the content of independent-underground…

The hypothesis of a negative relationship between level of self-actualization and fear of death was based on the assumption that people are not afraid of death per se but of the incompleteness of their lives. Fear of death was furthermore assumed to inhibit orientation toward the future, thereby restricting movement toward achievement and…

THE EXTENT THAT AUTOINSTRUCTIONAL AIDS CAN BE APPLIED TO THE INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING TO (1) PROVIDE FOR DELIBERATE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS' CREATIVE BEHAVIOR AND (2) ASSURE MASTERY OF SUBJECT MATTER AT THE SAME TIME WAS THE SUBJECT OF THIS STUDY. THE STUDY POPULATION CONSISTED OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO INTENDED TO CONTINUE THEIR FORMAL EDUCATION…

Proposes research that analyzes differences in the linguistic behavior of individuals and groups, within the context of three conversational situations, in order to determine whether these differences can be ascribed to sociocultural differences. (AM)

Discusses physical, sensuous, and psychological mime in relation to the art of acting. The physical dimension of mime is concerned with the discrete movement; sensuous mime helps to create the given circumstances governing a scene; and psychological mime creates the attitudes and intentions of characters. (JMF)

This study examined the role of emotional catharsis in brief emotive psychotherapy and its differential effects within three time frames. The findings are seen as supporting the contention that within a specific time frame emotional catharsis can lead to certain positive outcomes in brief emotive psychotherapy. (Author)

Illustrates, in words and pictures, a method for capturing the writer's stream of consciousness with self and for melding it with photographic expression. (KS)

Provides research data supporting the hypothesis that communication apprehension is negatively related to the amount of self-disclosure. (MH)

This study sought to determine which components of a previously successful training procedure are necessary in modifying children's impulsivity. Impulsive second and third graders of both sexes (n=48) were subjects. Results indicate self-reinforcement is a necessary aspect of training in the modification of impulsivity. (Author)

Examined the writing forms used as a means of self-expression by 148 high school students. Results indicated the majority of the participants utilized at least one writing mode. Females and those who were juniors in high school reported more frequent use of these than did males and seniors. (Author/BL)

Describes the author's self-fulfilling experiences in a storytelling workshop, and how she strives to give students the same discovery through stories. (HTH)