Playing by Heart: The Vision and Practice of Belonging
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Book Overview
O. Fred Donaldson, Ph.D. is a play specialist internationally recognised for his ongoing research and use of play with children and animals. This book opens doors for parents, counselors, therapists... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1558742530
ISBN13:9781558742536
Release Date:January 1993
Publisher:Health Communications
Length:280 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Not what you expect
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
By "play," most of us think of games or sports--what Fred Donaldson calls "contest behavior." This is a book exploring non-contest behavior, which is practiced naturally by wild animals and children under 3, but which most of us have largely lost. Fred's discovery that reengaging in non-contest behavior is a universal language and a way of transforming relationship is of great power. I have taken one "Playshop" with Fred, and wish he were more available. This book is of great value in opening our eyes to the possibility of non-competitive relationship. I highly recommend it.
beautiful and inspiring
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book is a wonderful teacher. It tells the story of how Fred discovered a universal language of play and how he shares it with the world. Get it. Read it. I have done and his method of Original Play and it has been influential in my life. A keystone to how I live my life. Peace
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