Hougham, Richard (2009) The Stone Soup: Towards a Mythological Intelligence. In: The Arts in Arts Therapies: A European Perspective. University of Plymouth Press, Plymouth, pp. 30-38. ISBN 9781841022253

Abstract

The chapter introduces basic tenets of the Sesame approach to drama and movement therapy, with a particular focus on working with symbolic image and the idea of mythological intelligence.

The symbolic image is central to many of the arts therapies but is introduced, worked with and reflected on in a variety of ways. The theoretical scope in this area is broad, which brings about a diversity of educational and clinical practice. This chapter explores the in the ways in which we relate to and reflect on the symbolic material which arises from practice and how we might contextualize it within a mythological frame.
ECArTE has established itself as the leading producer of publications on European arts therapy developments. Building on its previous three-volume publication: Arts - Therapies - Communication, and its more recent publication European Arts Therapy, Grouping the Vision - to advance therapy and practice, this book is intended for academics, practitioners, educationalists, health professionals and those working in the community services who are interested in current debates, recent development in research, education and practice in Europe.