Description
Book SynopsisThis second edition of The Art and Science of Dance/Movement Therapy offers a broad understanding of dance/movement therapy as well as an in-depth exploration of how and where it can be used to produce change. The chapters that make up this innovative volume go beyond the basics to offer a unique collection of theoretical perspectives paired with case studies designed to emphasize techniques that can be applied in a variety of settings. In addition to boasting thoroughly expanded versions of all previously published content, this timely reference includes an all new chapter on DMT interventions in palliative care and added references throughout to reflect to the most current knowledge.
Trade Review"Aside from the obvious pleasure of having another excellent reference book on dance/movement therapy to add to the growing body of literature, The Art and Science of Dance/Movement Therapy also makes several important contributions to the field. For the psychological community at large, this book is a clear, concise, and thoughtful introduction to the theoretical values and principles of dance/movement therapy. For the developing dance/movement therapist, it is an invaluable teaching tool. And for the seasoned dance/movement therapist, it is simply a pleasure to read." –Julie Miller, American Dance Therapy Association
“This exceptional text is a must read for professionals in the mental health, health and education fields, graduate students in DMT, and allied professionals who want a more thorough understanding of DMT. It captures the essence of this unique and powerful treatment modality and offers a rich and diverse cross-cultural perspective.” -Arlynne Stark, MA, MAS, ADTR, LPC, CMA; Past President, American Dance Therapy Association; Former Professor and Director, Dance/Movement Therapy Graduate Program, Goucher College
“This is destined to be a classic resource for dance therapists and is accessible to practitioners from other fields and the public. It is a truly remarkable and unique volume that engagingly describes the transformative nature of dance/movement therapy and how it can generate positive behavioral and emotional outcomes that affect individuals and communities.”
-Robyn Flaum Cruz, PhD, ADTR, Associate Professor, Lesley University Division of Expressive Therapies, Editor-in-Chief, The Arts in Psychotherapy
Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Foreword. Contributors. Part 1: Basic Concepts of Dance/Movement Therapy. 1 We Dance from the Moment Our Feet Touch the Earth. 2 The Creative–Artistic Process in Dance/Movement Therapy. 3 Therapeutic Relationships and Kinesthetic Empathy. 4 Dance Therapy: Motion and Emotion . Part 2: The Path from Theory to Practice. 5 BASCICS –An Intra/Interactional Model of DMT with the Adult Psychiatric Patient. 6 Body, Style and Psychotherapy. 7 Family Dance/Movement Therapy: A Systems Model. 8 Becoming Whole Again: Dance/Movement Therapy for Those Who Suffer from Eating Disorders. 9 Dance/Movement Psychotherapy in Early Childhood Treatment and in Pediatric Oncologic. 10 Amazon Journeys- Dance Movement Therapy Interventions in Palliative Care. 11 Dance Movement Therapy and Acquired Brain Trauma Rehabilitation. 12 Dancing with Hope: Dance Therapy with People with Dementia. Part 3: Aspects Integral to the Practice of Dance/Movement Therapy. 13 Laban’s Movement Theories: A Dance/Movement Therapist’s Perspective. 14 Applying the Kestenberg Movement Profile in Dance/Movement Therapy: An Introduction.15 Emotorics: A Psychomotor Model for the Analysis and Interpretation of Emotive Motor Behavior. 16 Cultural Consciousness and the Global Context of Dance/Movement Therapy. 17 Encouraging Research in Dance/Movement Therapy. Afterword.
