Download or read book Dancing in the Dark A Cultural History of the Great Depression written by Morris Dickstein and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2010-09-06 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cultural history of the 1930s explores the anxiety, despair, and optimism of the period, exploring how the period culture provided a dynamic lift to the country's morale.

Download or read book Dancing in the Dark written by Bernadette Stankard and published by Central Recovery Press, LLC. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few books exist that provide practical tools for the person living with a depressed partner. This book fills the void.

Download or read book Dancing with Depression written by David A. Wilt and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This small book is written for people who don't like reading big books! It's written for you and me. It doesn't go into great detail about the facts and information about depression. The emphasis is on words of encouragement and principles that work to overcome it. May the contents of this book bring you much needed hope and encouragement in your own "dance" with depression. David is a certified psychiatric RN and works on an inpatient unit. He was a missionary with Mercy Ships for 3 years where he met his wife, Roxy. They have two sons, Joshua & Daniel, and live in Ohio with one dog, one turtle, three goldfish and four gerbils.

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Dance and Wellbeing written by Vassiliki Karkou and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 1009 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, a growth in dance and wellbeing scholarship has resulted in new ways of thinking that place the body, movement, and dance in a central place with renewed significance for wellbeing. The Oxford Handbook of Dance and Wellbeing examines dance and related movement practices fromthe perspectives of neuroscience and health, community and education, and psychology and sociology to contribute towards an understanding of wellbeing, offer new insights into existing practices, and create a space where sufficient exchange is enabled. The handbook's research components includequantitative, qualitative, and arts-based research, covering diverse discourses, methodologies, and perspectives that add to the development of a complete picture of the topic. Throughout the handbook's wide-ranging chapters, the objective observations, felt experiences, and artistic explorations ofpractitioners interact with and are printed alongside academic chapters to establish an egalitarian and impactful exchange of ideas.

Download or read book Dancing with Depression written by Sharon Highberger and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there hope for freedom from depression? Yes, and it holds all the potential for finding the Sacred's desire to bring us out of darkness and into new life. Sharon Highberger shares her inspiring and hope-filled discovery of freedom from life-long clinical depression. In searching for peace from the anguish of depression, she was drawn onto a spiritual pathway that helped not only manage her depression, but eventually led her to healing. The reader will learn simple spiritual practices that guide the liberating path. Chapter questions enable the reader to find their own innate resources for liberation from depression. Follow Sharon's story as she provides hope while Dancing with Depression.

Download or read book Dancing Is the Best Medicine written by Julia F. Christensen and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Lively and enlightening.”—Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post “[A] zippy guide to better health.”—Publisher’s Weekly STARRED Review Discover why humans were designed for dancing—and learn how to boogie for better health—with two neuroscientists as your guide. Dancing is one of the best things we can do for our health. In this groundbreaking and fun-to-read book, two neuroscientists (who are also competitive dancers) draw on their cutting-edge research to reveal why humans are hardwired for dance show how to achieve optimal health through dancing Taking readers on an in-depth exploration of movement and music, from early humans up until today, the authors show the proven benefits of dance for our heart, lungs, bones, nervous system, and brain. Readers will come away with a wide range of dances to try and a scientific understanding of how dance benefits almost every aspect of our lives. Dance prevents and manages illness and pain: such as Diabetes, arthritis, back pain, and Parkinson’s. Dance can be as effective as high intensity interval training: but without the strain on your joints and heart. Dance boosts immunity and lowers stress: it also helps reduce inflammation. Dance positively impacts the microbiome: and aids in digestion, weight loss, and digestive issues such as IBS. Dance bolsters the mind-body connection: helping us get in tune with our bodies for better overall health. We’re lucky that one of the best things we can do for our health is also one of the most fun. And the best part: dance is something anyone can do. Old or young, injured or experiencing chronic pain, dance is for everyone, everywhere. So, let’s dance! Types of dance featured in the book: Partner dance (salsa, swing dancing, waltz) Ballet Hip hop Modern Jazz Line dancing Tap dancing And more!

Download or read book Dancing with the Darkness written by Michelle Allan-Ramsay and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Dancing With The Darkness" is a book about hope! It is meant to create points of light in the darkness of postnatal depression. We all arrive in the darkness via different routes, and so, our journey towards the light will be defined by our own needs. This book aims to remind us that true healing is in our hands and requires our wisdom and instinct to get there. Written in bursts of inspiration, so as not to overwhelm the exhausted mind, this book provides moments of rest and reminders to keep hoping.

Download or read book Dancing with Bipolar Bears written by James Mcreynolds and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dance Psychology written by Peter Lovatt and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dance Psychology is the study of dance and dancers from a scientific, psychological perspective. Written by Dr Peter Lovatt (AKA Dr Dance), this Dance Psychology textbook provides a general introduction to the Psychology of Dance and then it delves in to eleven of the most central questions concerning Dance Psychology. Are humans born to dance? Does the way you move your body change the way you think? Will dancing make people happier? Can dancing put people in to a trance-like state? Will a person's dance confidence change across the lifespan? Does dancing make people healthier? Why do we enjoy watching some dance performances more than others? How do dancers remember so many dance routines? Why don't dancers get dizzy? Will dancing improve a person's self-esteem? How do we communicate emotions with our body? Drawing on academic literature, this book is engaging, technical and, in places, critical; it is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Dance Psychology.

Download or read book Dancing with the Black Dog written by Calix Reneau and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depression affects everyone sooner or later - and for some, depression is a lifelong affliction."Dancing with the Black Dog: a survivor's guide to depression" is just that... advice, anecdotes and insights from a 30+ year depression survivor offered to others looking to not just endure day-to-day but rather to manage and even excel in the face of this debilitating and often-misunderstood disorder.Divided into two sections - Principles and Choices - Dancing lays out a layman's understanding of the nature of the disease and the human condition, followed by simple daily steps anyone can try out to see if they can help in living with the Black Dog.

Download or read book Depression and Dance Therapy written by Deborah Irving and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dancing on the Edge written by Josephine Bartley and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will assist you greatly if you or someone you know has PTSD,' and it seems impossible to shake the Anxiety and Depression. Overcoming unhealthy cycles of abuse, wrong attitudes, and corrupt thinking is not easy. However, the hard work pays off; I am no longer in a psychological prison, my soul has been set free, and I have made it through the darkest 7-years of my life. Anxiety was always a part of my perceived everyday life from childhood; it became increasingly difficult to manage in adulthood. The Depression worsened in my late 40's when [PTSD] uninvitedly reared its ugly head. It takes great courage to face demons that cause us to live in fear, doubt, and confusion, robbing us of our health, finances, and yes, even our very lives if we do nothing about it. Each mountain I overcame gave me the strength and courage to continue to press on until my breakthrough arrived. If you are unwell or supporting someone facing mental challenges, this book will encourage you not to give up. You may not see it now, but the road ahead has keys to help you unlock the doors to your healing. I long to see people set free from the tormenting mind games and anguish that kept me captive most of my life. Should you choose to invest in yourself now by dealing with the unresolved emotion attached to painful memories, you will find life is not that bad after all. Enough is enough! I want my life back. How about you?

Download or read book A Circle Dance in a Psychiatric Setting written by Ella King Beard and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigates the role of the circle dance in decreasing depressed affect amongst a group of 45 patients with severe mental health illnesses and highlights the most significant aspect of that dance. Patients participated in one of four conditions: a group performing a regular traditional upbeat Irish circle dance holding hands and with a jump step [jump+hands]; a group performing the same dance holding hands with no jump step [hands]; a group performing the same dance without holding hands and with the jump step [jump]; and a control group performing a concentration test [control]. All three experimental groups reported a decrease in depressed affect in contrast to the control group, which reported none. Therefore, while the long-term benefits of regular circle dancing are yet to be researched, this set of results supports the existing literature in finding a definite temporary improvement. In terms of the most significant aspect, results suggest that the patients doing the dance holding hands with no jump step [hands] benefited most from the intervention: a more significant decrease in depressive affect (and an increase in vitality) was found amongst this group compared with the other two experimental groups. Integral to the heritage of cultures throughout the world, circle dancing has always been considered an uplifting, celebratory and inclusive activity. Perhaps from these traditional roots will spring some new ideas in response to the growing problem of depression. Certainly, the findings of this study point towards a wider appropriation of traditional circle dancing in DMT practice.

Download or read book Living with No Excuses written by Noah Galloway and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military hero and beloved Dancing with the Stars alum Noah Galloway shares his life story, and how losing his arm and leg in combat forced him to relearn how to live--and live to the fullest. Inspirational, humorous, and thought provoking, Noah Galloway's LIVING WITH NO EXCUSES sheds light on his upbringing in rural Alabama, his military experience, and the battle he faced to overcome losing two limbs during Operation Iraqi Freedom. From reliving the early days of life to his acceptance of his "new normal" after losing his arm and leg in combat, Noah reveals his ambition to succeed against all odds. Noah's gripping story is a shining example that with laughter, and the right amount of perspective, you can tackle anything. Whether it be overcoming injury, conquering the Dancing with the Stars ballroom, or taking the next steps forward in life with his young family - Noah demonstrates how to live life to the fullest, with no excuses.

Download or read book Dancing Away Depression written by Anthony Emoghene and published by . This book was released on 2022-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dancing Away Depression is a fun and effective way to heal the mind and body and cure depression. This book provides practical advice on how to use different techniques to improve your mental health and well-being. Looking for fun and effective ways to heal the mind and body? In this book, you 'll find a range of activities, exercises, and tips to help you overcome depression and feel your best. From yoga and meditation to aromatherapy and journaling, these simple practices can make a big difference in your mood and overall wellbeing. With regular use, you 'll notice a decrease in anxiety, stress, and negative thinking, and an increase in energy, joy, and peace.

Download or read book Dancing Away Depression written by Tony Emoghene and published by . This book was released on 2022-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dancing Away Depression is a fun and effective way to heal the mind and body and cure depression. The book provides practical advice on how to use different techniques to improve your mental health and well-being. Looking for fun and effective ways to heal the mind and body? In this book, you will find a range of activities, exercises, and tips to help you overcome depression and feel your best. From yoga and meditation to aromatherapy and journaling, these simple practices can make a big difference in your mood and overall wellbeing. With regular use, you 'll notice a decrease in anxiety, stress, and negative thinking, and an increase in energy, joy, and peace.

Download or read book Dancing in the Streets written by Barbara Ehrenreich and published by Metropolitan Books. This book was released on 2007-12-26 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling social commentator and cultural historian comes Barbara Ehrenreich's fascinating exploration of one of humanity's oldest traditions: the celebration of communal joy In the acclaimed Blood Rites, Barbara Ehrenreich delved into the origins of our species' attraction to war. Here, she explores the opposite impulse, one that has been so effectively suppressed that we lack even a term for it: the desire for collective joy, historically expressed in ecstatic revels of feasting, costuming, and dancing. Ehrenreich uncovers the origins of communal celebration in human biology and culture. Although sixteenth-century Europeans viewed mass festivities as foreign and "savage," Ehrenreich shows that they were indigenous to the West, from the ancient Greeks' worship of Dionysus to the medieval practice of Christianity as a "danced religion." Ultimately, church officials drove the festivities into the streets, the prelude to widespread reformation: Protestants criminalized carnival, Wahhabist Muslims battled ecstatic Sufism, European colonizers wiped out native dance rites. The elites' fear that such gatherings would undermine social hierarchies was justified: the festive tradition inspired French revolutionary crowds and uprisings from the Caribbean to the American plains. Yet outbreaks of group revelry persist, as Ehrenreich shows, pointing to the 1960s rock-and-roll rebellion and the more recent "carnivalization" of sports. Original, exhilarating, and deeply optimistic, Dancing in the Streets concludes that we are innately social beings, impelled to share our joy and therefore able to envision, even create, a more peaceable future. "Fascinating . . . An admirably lucid, level-headed history of outbreaks of joy from Dionysus to the Grateful Dead."—Terry Eagleton, The Nation