Motifs:: The Transformative Creation of Self

By Don J. Feeney, Jr.
Just as DNA determines the genetic makeup of every individual, a motif determines individual bio-psycho-social, emotional, and spiritual behaviors and attitudes. This epigenetic theory of individuality describes the motif as a unique artistry of organizing principles. The author uses the concept of motif to explain physiology, behavior, and attitude and to show how each person has his or her own unique system of motifs that comprises the fabric of every level of personality. Case studies exemplify the way in which motifs manifest the "self" and how the core personality is understood once the individual's motif is revealed.
Of interest to graduate students in psychology and clinicians and counselors in the field of humanistic and clinical psychology, holistic medicine, wellness and mind-body healing, psycho-biology, and spirituality this book will bring new understanding to personality and behavior studies.
CONTENTS: Introduction; Transforming Motifs; Motifs and Fundamental Design Structures in a Physical, Biochemical Universe; Nature, Nurture and Epigenesis: Motifs in and Beyond DNA; Motifs: Neuro-Muscular-Skeletal Designs and Personality Temperament; Motif of Individuality: Arcludentity and Archetypes; Motifs: Developing the Capacity for Brilliance; Healing Motifs; Motifs in Marriage and Family Systems; Motifs: Meaning and Purposeful Self; Motif: Soul and Spirituality; Bibliography; Index.