Dance Movement Psychotherapy by Helen Payne, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

What can dance movement contribute to psychotherapy?This thoroughly updated edition ofDance Movement Therapyechoes 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 Therapywill 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. | Dance Movement Psychotherapy by Helen Payne, Paperback | Indigo Chapters