Dance Movement Psychotherapy : Theory, Research and Practice Paperback / softback
Edited by Helen (Professor of Psychotherapy, University of Hertfordshire) Payne
Paperback / softback
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What can dance movement contribute to psychotherapy?This thoroughly updated edition of Dance Movement Therapy echoes the increased world-wide interest in dance movement therapy and makes a strong contribution to the emerging awareness of the nature of embodiment in psychotherapy.
Recent research is incorporated, along with developments in theory and practice, to provide a comprehensive overview of this fast-growing field. Helen Payne brings together contributions from experts in the field to offer the reader a valuable insight into the theory and practice of dance movement therapy.
The contributions reflect the breadth of developing approaches, covering subjects including: dance movement therapy with people with dementiagroup work with people with enduring mental health difficultiestranscultural competence in dance movement therapyFreudian thought applied to authentic movementembodiment in dance movement therapy training and practicepersonal development through dance movement therapy. Dance Movement Therapy 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 other health and social care professions.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:284 pages, 6 Tables, black and white; 6 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication Date:25/05/2006
- Category:
- ISBN:9781583917039
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:284 pages, 6 Tables, black and white; 6 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication Date:25/05/2006
- Category:
- ISBN:9781583917039
