Dance Movement Therapists In Action

Author : Robyn Flaum Cruz,Cynthia Florence Berrol
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-17
Category : Dance therapy
ISBN : 9780398092450

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Dance/Movement Therapists in Action by Robyn Flaum Cruz,Cynthia Florence Berrol Pdf

Dance/Movement Therapists in Action fosters awareness of the living body, honors diverse ways of working, and leads toward creative expression and integration. This edited text, written by authors with exemplary credentials, spans and illuminates a breadth of investigative inquiry approaches and models to all students, clinicians, and researchers interested in dance/movement therapy (DMT) research. The text highlights two basic research frameworks-quantitative (objective) and qualitative (interpretative)-including their underlying philo­sophic and theoretical tenets. The authors' goal has been to create a comprehensible, accessible book that is readable and engaging: one that contains accepted research protocols in conjunction with practical infor­mation written in "nontechnical" terms. Many examples are incorporated throughout the text to clarify and amplify each of the various research options. A spectrum of research alternatives are presented that can inform clinical practice, inspire clinicians and students, and guide further research inquiry. These chapters hold a wealth of information and examples that will be of particular use and interest to clinicians and were conceived and written with practitioners in mind-for example, one featuring the use of movement observation scales for DMT research and clinical practice, and one on using research results to inform clinical practice. A completely new chapter on embodied descriptive and interpretive methods in DMT research also has been added. This volume will afford dance/movement therapists the tools to conduct research related to both clinical practice and academic inquiry.

Author : Robyn Flaum Cruz,Cynthia Florence Berrol
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Dance therapy
ISBN : 0398080259

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Dance/movement Therapists in Action by Robyn Flaum Cruz,Cynthia Florence Berrol Pdf

Author : Sharon Chaiklin,Hilda Wengrower
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317436416

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The Art and Science of Dance/Movement Therapy by Sharon Chaiklin,Hilda Wengrower Pdf

The Art and Science of Dance/Movement Therapy offers both a broad understanding and an in-depth view of how and where dance therapy can be used to produce change. The chapters go beyond the basics that characterize much of the literature on dance/movement therapy, and each of the topics covered offers a theoretical perspective followed by case studies that emphasize the techniques used in the varied settings. Several different theoretical points of view are presented in the chapters, illuminating the different paths through which dance can be approached in therapy.

Author : Helen Payne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781583917022

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Dance Movement Therapy by Helen Payne Pdf

This book will be a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to learn more about the therapeutic use of creative movement and dance. It will be welcomed by students and practitioners in the arts therapies, psychotherapy, counselling and related professions

Author : Bonnie Meekums
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2002-07-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781412932967

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Dance Movement Therapy by Bonnie Meekums Pdf

`This book is a very useful starting point for trainees in DMT, or for those training or practicing in other arts therapies or allied professions who would like an overview of theories and methods in DMT. For more experienced DMT practitioners and researchers, this book provides an introduction to theories of creativity and the notion of the movement metaphor as a basis for DMT theory and practice. There is constant dialogue and contextualizing between Meekum's theory and approach, psychological theories that have influenced the development of DMT, case studies, and the historical development of DMT. What is important in this book is the acknowledgement that DMT is a unique psychotherapy practice with a distinctive theory and methodology based on the intrinsic interaction between movement, the creative process, and psychology' - Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy `Along with the "how" and "why" of psychotherapy, Bonnie Meekums provides realistic examples of people whose lives have benefited from dance movement therapy. It is my honour to recommend this book' - Dianne Dulicai, President of the American Dance Therapy Association `It is a very accessible book - it's an introduction to Dance Movement Therapy, ideal for students who have started DMT training, people who work in related fields (eg other arts therapies) or anyone who is interested in DMT. However, the book goes beyond the introduction in Bonnie's attempt to develop a new framework. It encourages practising DMTs to question their own approach introducing a different terminology to describe the creative process.... It is food for thought and for discussions in supervision' - e-motion `Dr Meekums surpasses her goal of contributing to the development of DMT; her book serves as a catalyzing guide for all health care professionals who seek creative processes in healing.... Meekums provides an innovative framework for DMT, and offers adequate references and recommendations for further study, research and evidence-based practice. I enthusiastically recommend this book to creative arts therapists, allied practitioners and especially to practicing and interning dance movement therapists as a professional resource and guide' - Maria Brignola Lee, The Arts in Psychotherapy Dance Movement Therapy is a concise, practical introduction to a form of therapy, which has the body-mind relationship at its centre. Movement, with both its physical and metaphorical potential, provides a unique medium through which clients can find expression, reach new interpretations and ultimately achieve a greater integration of their emotional and physical experience. In the book, Bonnie Meekums maps the origins of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) and its relationship to other more traditional forms of therapy. Outlining a new model for DMT, she describes the creative process, which develops in cycles throughout each session and over the course of therapy. The stages in this creative, psychotherapeutic process are described as: - preparation - incubation - illumination - and evaluation Illustrated throughout with vivid case examples, the book defines the role of the therapist in working with clients to bring about change. This is a practical and accessible guide, which will help new trainees become orientated within the field of DMT. It also has much to offer practising psychotherapists who wish to develop more holistic and creative ways of meeting their clients' needs.

Author : Helen Payne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134934256

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Dance Movement Therapy: Theory and Practice by Helen Payne Pdf

The complexity and diversity of dance movement therapy is both clarified and celebrated in the contributions to this book which documents pioneering practice in a variety of settings in the UK. Experienced dance movement therapists from many different theoretical orientations and working with a range of clients, from the very young to the very old, come together to reveal their thinking, working methods and techniques. Dance Movement Therapy: Theory and Practice offers practising dance movement therapists new ideas and approaches, students an insight into their subject's versatility and adaptability, and other mental health workers, allied educators and professionals a clear picture of the nature and importance of dance movement therapy.

Author : Hilda Wengrower,Sharon Chaiklin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780429808685

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Dance and Creativity within Dance Movement Therapy by Hilda Wengrower,Sharon Chaiklin Pdf

Dance and Creativity within Dance Movement Therapy discusses the core work and basic concepts in dance movement therapy (DMT), focusing on the centrality of dance, the creative process and their aesthetic-psychological implications in the practice of the profession for both patients and therapists. Based on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary inputs from fields such as philosophy, anthropology and dance, contributions examine the issues presented by cultural differences in DMT through the input of practitioners from several diverse countries. Chapters blend theory and case studies with personal, intimate reflections to support critical descriptions of DMT interventions and share methods to help structure practice and facilitate communication between professionals and researchers. The book’s multicultural, multidisciplinary examination of the essence of dance and its countless healing purposes will give readers new insights into the value and functions of dance both in and out of therapy.

Author : Fran J. Levy,National Dance Association,American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Publisher : American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Medical
ISBN : UVA:X004862234

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Dance/movement Therapy by Fran J. Levy,National Dance Association,American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Pdf

This book examines the field of dance therapy from its inception in the 1940's to the present. A detailed analysis is conducted of the theory and practice of the major pioneers. The book covers biographical reports and the influence of many dance therapy leaders. Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) is discussed as well as dance therapy in specific patient/client settings. Appended are: (1) listing of survey repondents; (2) information on the American Dance Therapy Association; and (3) the Dance Therapy questionnaire. A 34-page bibliography is included.

Author : Robyn Flaum Cruz,Cynthia F. Berrol
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780398087074

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DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPISTS IN ACTION by Robyn Flaum Cruz,Cynthia F. Berrol Pdf

This updated and expanded new edition continues the theme of the first edition that presents a spectrum of research alternatives that can inform clinical practice, inspire the clinician, and guide scholarly dance/movement therapy (DMT) research. It highlights two basic research frameworks— quantitative (objective) and qualitative (interpretative)—including their underlying philosophic and theoretical tenets. The book is divided into four sections. Section 1 provides a sequential guide to the contents of the volume and establishes a rationale for the relevance of research to the field of dance/movement therapy. Section 2 explores the “Traditional Methods and Research Considerations” and is primarily devoted to experimental designs and the alternatives within the quantitative research paradigm. Section 3 addresses varying modes of qualitative approaches, and the interpretive designs that continue to evolve to meet the changing conditions of research inquiry in the arts and behavioral sciences. Section 4 comprises chapters that examine research alternatives and growing trends. These chapters include a spectrum of research models and methods such as evaluation research, embodied artistic inquiry, and mixing qualitative and quantitative methods in a single study. Throughout the book, many examples are given that provide knowledge and awareness of the living body, the diverse ways of working, and the importance of creative expression and integration. In addition, creative alternatives and options, artistic inquiry, single-subject design (SSD), individual case study, issues of reliability and validity, interviews, observations, and content analysis are explored that will assist the dance/movement therapist. This text will be an accessible introduction for students and interns as well as a useful guide for seasoned professionals.

Author : Lenore Wadsworth Hervey
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Art therapy
ISBN : 9780398083182

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ARTISTIC INQUIRY IN DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY by Lenore Wadsworth Hervey Pdf

This book offers a compelling research alternative for dance/movement (and other creative arts) therapists who recognize how valuable artistic ways of knowing are to the theory and practice of their profession. It encourages participation in a mode of inquiry that invites fully authentic engagement, inspires excitement about discovery, and builds confidence in abilities to contribute to the professional body of research literature. Artistic inquiry is defined as research that: (1) uses artistic methods of gathering, analyzing, and/or presenting data; (2) engages in and acknowledges a creative process; and (3) is motivated and determined by the aesthetic values of the researcher(s). These three defining characteristics are theoretically and practically examined in depth and accompanied by examples of artistic inquiry relevant to dance/movement therapy. Interdisciplinary support for the validity of artistic inquiry is drawn from a rich field of resources, including philosophy, social sciences, education, and the arts. Still/Here, a multimedia dance work by Bill T. Jones, is presented as a work of art that can be viewed as artistic inquiry. Jones' use of dance as the primary expressive medium, drawing from the verbal and nonverbal narratives of people living with terminal illnesses, exemplifies the potential that artistic inquiry has for dance/movement therapy. The book concludes with recommendations for the promotion and evaluation of artistic inquiry projects. Throughout, it upholds a vision of research as a vital, satisfying, and essential part of a dance/movement therapist's career.

Author : Sherry Goodill
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781843107859

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An Introduction to Medical Dance/movement Therapy by Sherry Goodill Pdf

Presenting dance/movement therapy (DMT) as a viable and valuable psychosocial support service for those with a medical illness, Sharon W. Goodill shows how working creatively with the mind/body connection can encourage and enhance the healing process. This book represents the first attempt to compile, synthesize, and publish the work that has been done over recent years in medical DMT. The emerging application of medical DMT is grounded within the context of established viewpoints and theories, such as arts therapies, health psychology and scientific perspectives. As well as examining its theoretical foundations, the author offers real-life examples of medical DMT working with people of different ages with different medical conditions. This comprehensive book provides a firm foundation for exploration and practice in medical DMT, including recommendations for professional preparation, research and program development. Interviews with dance/movement therapists bring fresh and exciting perspectives to the field and these and the author's testimonies point to the possible future applications of medical DMT. With an increasing number of professional dance/movement therapists working with the medically ill and their families, this is a timely and well-grounded look at an exciting new discipline. It is recommended reading for DMT students and professionals, complementary therapists, and all those with an interest in the healing potential of working innovatively with the mind and body.

Author : Helen Payne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Dance therapy
ISBN : OCLC:1193383506

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Dance Movement Therapy by Helen Payne Pdf

Author : Laura Downey,Susan Kierr
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9783031194511

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Social Justice in Dance/Movement Therapy by Laura Downey,Susan Kierr Pdf

This book demonstrates the use of dance/movement therapy to directly counteract social injustices and promote healing in international settings. It also demonstrates the potential for dance/movement therapy in prevention and wellness in clinical and community settings. The use of improvisational and creative dance is presented throughout the book as a tremendously clear, strong and powerful inroad to healing in every setting. The chapters in this book do not directly address social justice in dance/movement therapy, but rather provide provoking social justice related positions. This call for a provoking re-examination of the definition of dance/movement therapy is fitting as we—as a community—challenge our identity as dance/movement therapists, educators, supervisors and as human beings who have internalized oppression in various forms through our many identifiers and the unique intersections of those identifiers. The editors and authors posit that social justice cannot be fully addressed by focusing solely on the social issues. Rather, we must be aware of where and how the social issues come into the individual(s), the setting, and the therapy process itself. Chapter “‘Breaking Free': One Adolescent Woman's Recovery from Dating Violence Through Creative Dance" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license via link.springer.com.

Author : Kristina Stanton-Jones
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0415059836

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An Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy in Psychiatry by Kristina Stanton-Jones Pdf

Author : Ann Cattanach
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781853026249

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Process in the Arts Therapies by Ann Cattanach Pdf

Arts therapists are becoming increasingly interested in process as it is manifested in their work. The multiplicity of levels at which process operates is the theme of this new book. What happens during a therapy session is examined, as are the client's response, which is experienced through the medium of the art form itself, and the evolution of the relationship between therapist and client. Perspectives from across the arts therapy spectrum are included, with contributions from practitioners in dramatherapy, play therapy, music therapy, and dance movement therapy. Re-evaluating the nature of practice, Process in the Arts Therapies expands and develops the theory.