HEART OF THE MOUNTAIN

This arts-based co-inquiry engages the intersection of the Western medical-based world/reality and the Natural world/reality. To bridge these worlds the co-authors utilize a spiritual-based trance-formative practice using trance and arts-based inquiry. Instigated by a diagnosis and open-heart surger...

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Main Authors: Barbara A Bickel, R. Michael Fisher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Alberta 2020-10-01
Series:Art/Research International
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Online Access:https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/ari/index.php/ari/article/view/29471
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description This arts-based co-inquiry engages the intersection of the Western medical-based world/reality and the Natural world/reality. To bridge these worlds the co-authors utilize a spiritual-based trance-formative practice using trance and arts-based inquiry. Instigated by a diagnosis and open-heart surgery of one of the co-authors, the purpose of their project is to offer an example of how a relational approach embracing Nature and art within a connective aesthetic of co-inquiry can offer deep healing and renewal. This spirit healing transcends the physical recovery from the medical intervention, extending a fearful experience into a gift of fearlessness. The writing weaves theoretical, dialogical script, images and poetic texts with an invitation to experience an eight minute art video that includes poetic voice, improvised vocal sounding, visual art and narrative reflection. The story explores the areas of intimate wit(h)nessing, therapeutic resilience and transformative learning at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels.
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spelling doaj.art-5799da5ef2824c8182d185dd6eca17a42022-12-22T03:05:11ZengUniversity of AlbertaArt/Research International2371-37712020-10-015210.18432/ari29471HEART OF THE MOUNTAINBarbara A Bickel0R. Michael Fisher1Southern Illinois University CarbondaleWorklund School of Education, University of Calgary, AlbertaThis arts-based co-inquiry engages the intersection of the Western medical-based world/reality and the Natural world/reality. To bridge these worlds the co-authors utilize a spiritual-based trance-formative practice using trance and arts-based inquiry. Instigated by a diagnosis and open-heart surgery of one of the co-authors, the purpose of their project is to offer an example of how a relational approach embracing Nature and art within a connective aesthetic of co-inquiry can offer deep healing and renewal. This spirit healing transcends the physical recovery from the medical intervention, extending a fearful experience into a gift of fearlessness. The writing weaves theoretical, dialogical script, images and poetic texts with an invitation to experience an eight minute art video that includes poetic voice, improvised vocal sounding, visual art and narrative reflection. The story explores the areas of intimate wit(h)nessing, therapeutic resilience and transformative learning at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels.https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/ari/index.php/ari/article/view/29471Arts-based inquirytherapeutic medical interventionNaturetrance-based inquirywit(h)nessing
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wit(h)nessing
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