The wisdom of Oz : reflections of a Jungian sandplay therapist / Gita Morena.
By: Morena, Gita Dorothy
.
Material type: 
BookPublisher: Berkeley : Frog : Distributed by North Atlantic Books, 2000Description: xvii, 211 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.ISBN: 1583940367 .Subject(s): Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919. Wizard of Oz | Psychological fiction, American -- History and criticism | Children's stories, American -- History and criticism | Fantasy fiction, American -- History and criticism | Spiritual life in literature | Oz (Imaginary place)DDC classification: 813.4 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General lending | MTU Crawford College of Art and Design Library Lending | 813.4 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00152397 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In The Wisdom of Oz , psychotherapist Gita Dorothy Morena expands upon the metaphors of America's most beloved fairy tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz . Morena, great-granddaughter of L. Frank Baum, offers unique insight into Oz as she describes the story's influence on her life and her work as a Jungian Sandplay therapist. In this publication, timed to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , Morena celebrates her great-grandfather's literary gift to the world and explores passageways to psychological healing through the archetypes of Oz .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The evolution of Oz -- A template for healing -- Pathway of awakening -- Oz is in.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- In Gratitude (p. ix)
- Dear Oz Lovers (p. xi)
- A Note from Ozma (p. xv)
- The Evolution of Oz
- 1. The Origins of Oz (p. 3)
- 2. The Man Who Created Oz (p. 15)
- 3. Oz on Film (p. 27)
- A Template for Healing
- 4. The Adventure Begins (p. 37)
- 5. Dorothy's Traveling Companions (p. 51)
- 6. Oz Themes in Sandplay (p. 63)
- 7. Dorothy and Her Friends Find the Sand (p. 91)
- Pathway of Awakening
- 8. The Yellow Brick Road of Life (p. 109)
- 9. Witches and Wizards (p. 119)
- 10. There's No Place Like Home (p. 131)
- Oz Is In
- 11. Dorothy's Insights (p. 151)
- 12. The Baum Legacy Lives On (p. 161)
- 13. Creating Your Own Yellow Bricks (p. 169)
- List of Sand Scenes (p. 175)
- For Your Information (p. 177)
- Baum Family Tree (p. 179)
- Family Photo Album (p. 180)
- Select Bibliography (p. 197)
- Index (p. 203)