The Non-Representational Theory

Non-Representational Theory is a way of understanding how people experience and interact with the world around them without relying solely on words, symbols, or images to explain those experiences. It focuses on the felt, immediate, and often subconscious aspects of life—like sounds, movements, or emotions—that shape our understanding of the environment. Instead of emphasizing fixed ideas or representations, it explores how bodily sensations, gestures, and routines continually produce meaning in everyday moments, highlighting the importance of lived experience and the dynamic, often non-verbal ways we engage with our surroundings.