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Dance Therapy and Depth Psychology discusses the psychotherapeutic approach to dance movement therapy, a method first proposed by Jung in 1916. Later developed in the 1960s by dance therapy pioneer, Mary Whitehouse, it has become today's most popular form of dance therapy.

In Dance Therapy and Depth Psychology, Joan Chodorow provides a detailed exploration of dance/movement as active imagination. Beginning with her own story, from her early work in dance, performance and teaching, to her growth as a dance therapist, psychotherapist, and Jungian analyst, Chodorow shows, in a more immediate way, how dance/movement is of immense value to the psychological development of patients and to psychotherapy in general. ... Read more

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Moving and Discovering
This title is simply great. Many important and depth conceptions os psychotherapy and psychology in only one book. It helps me a lot at my everyday work.

A good introduction to the theory behind dance therapy
This book isn't an easy read:the autobiographical first section is straightforward and engaging;however, in the second section, when she outlines the theoretical background and underpinnings of her method, it becomes rather heavy going.(The book was based on her dissertation, and it shows here.At least the chapters are fairly concise, but, if you start getting bogged down in this section, skip to the last 4 chapters.)However, in the final section, everything comes together and makes sense:the discussion of the various "movement themes," what they signify, and where they originate in the mover's psyche, is clear, understandable, and applicable in practice.For the reader with an academic background in psychology, this is a good introduction to the subject of dance therapy;if you come to the book from a dance perspective, it will increase your understanding of why certain movements are powerfully evocative, and perhaps give you some insight into what your own dance style expresses.

Well worth the effort
Joan Chodorow has done a masterful job of bringing together Jung's work on active imagination in a book that ranges from the extremely dense material typical of Jung to the very practical and "moving."I found myself dipping in and out rather than trying to absorb it straight through.

Tough going but worth it
Ms. Chodorow does an excellent job of introducing and summarizing Carl Jung's concept of "active imagination" and its importance in becoming an "individuated" person.I'm currently bogged down in the middle of the book, though, due to the Jungian-ness of it all.(I've never found Jung's terminology to be straight forward or easily understandable...maybe it's just me.)I've jumped ahead and read other portions that seem more practical and have given me a much better idea of what the field is about.This would be a good textbook for a dance therapy program, but as a dancer, I sometimes felt it was too much up in the head (too intellectual) and not enough in the body ... Read more

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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.

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In this text, contemporary dance/movement therapy is applied to 16 of today's most challenging clinical problems. Illustrated case studies cover physical and sexual abuse, co-dependency and addiction, issues in ageing, anxiety and depression, multiple or borderline personality disorders, and disturbed and handicapped adolescents, children and infants. It presents an incorporation of dance therapy with visualization methods, dramatic techniques and the visual arts. It should be of particular interest to dance, movement and drama psychotherapy practitioners. Clinical social workers, psychologists, special educators and occupational, activities, recreation and rehabilitation therapists should also find this a useful text. It includes contributors such as Bette Blau, Bonnie Bernstein, Meg Chang, Diane Duggan, Tina Erfer and Judith Pines Fried. ... Read more

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I can't even try to review this product because I NEVER RECIEVED IT. This is a huge problem because 1. There was obviously money spent for something i never recieved 2.This is a book i need for school so I got screwed over.

Dance Movement Therapy - A Healing Art
This 365 page book provides an in-depth treatise on the methods and applications of dance therapy. ... Read more

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Returing to Health: with Dance, Movement & Imagery is atheoretical and practical approach to using movement and imagery as amodality for people challenging cancer and other life threateningillness.Anna Halprin describes her expressive movement work withterminally ill patients and documents a ten-week series with eachclass clearly described in ways that can be easily followed by othersusing dance, movement or imagery as healing arts.

Examples of participants' experiences, drawings, photographs andwords, are interwoven with lesson plans, directions and summaries in alively and balanced format, which never feels abstract or difficult toread.Halprin manages to describe movement processes succinctly andin ways you can easily visualize, understand and try out. The reader"breathes and moves" through this book as Halprin leads us into thehealing room.

Halprin offers the wisdom of her life experience as a dancer, teacher,cancer survivor, and facilitator for healing. ... Read more

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A Creative Path to Healing
A grounded, practical guide to using movement, dance, drawing, expression, as tools to heal the body of cancer. Exercises and creative visualizations to bring groups in direct participation with the healing process, incorporating the entire body and spirit with breath, movement, creativity, and visualizations.Geared towards teachers, guides, or moderators who may be interested in leading classes or seminars in the field, after thoroughly examining and experiencing the process first hand. Lots of photographs illustrating the process, showing examples of artwork produced in the workshops, and tips on how to bring out the most expressive, creative, healing movement and dance pieces in a safe, unself-conscious, and liberating manner. Inspiring. Recommended.

The personal and compelling memoir of a cancer survivor
A revised edition of "Dance As A Healing Art" by Anna Halprin, Returning to Health with Dance, Movement, and Imagery is the personal and compelling memoir of a cancer survivor and dance teacher who navigated the difficult road to wellness and healing. Telling her courageous, inspiring story in her own words, Returning To Health With Dance, Movement, And Imagery is highly recommended reading, especially for anyone having to deal with cancer and in need of an uplifting, positive read. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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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 dementia
• group work with people with enduring mental health difficulties
• transcultural competence in dance movement therapy
• Freudian thought applied to authentic movement
• embodiment in dance movement therapy training and practice
• personal 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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"An Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy in Psychiatry" is the first full-length study of the subject. Beginning with the early history of the use of DMT with psychiatric patients, the author goes on to describe present-day theories and practice, using extensive clinical examples drawn from her own professional experience to illustrate differing theoretical approaches in action with both individuals and groups. The practice section of the book covers work with long-term patients, adult out-patients and DMT in child and family psychiatry. Outlines are given of the psychodynamic, Jungian, ego-psychoanalytic and Gestalt schools, together with a description of group work from various approaches, including psychoanalytically informed work and methods derived form Irvin Yalom's existential perspective. A new "symbolic" approach to DMT is also described which combines the theories of Bion and Winnicott with traditional DMT methods. Here the author stresses how the imagery and metaphor that arise during the process can be used to provide safe, contained structure for exploration of psychiatric patients' emotional issues.This book should be of interest to professionals in training and practice from the fields of psychiatry, dance movement therapy and mental health. ... Read more

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Dance Movement Therapy is a concise, practical introduction to a form of therapy, which has the body-mind relationship at its center. 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. Illustrated throughout with vivid case examples, the book defines the role of the therapist in working with clients to bring about change.

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Good for general knowledge
This book is good for general knowledge of dance therapy, it provides pretty good examples of mind-body relation in a form of case studies. Though this book lacks detail of the therapy session, methods used, group dynamics, etc. If you are looking for a real detail and structured explanation, look somewhere else. ... Read more

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Unlock the transformative power of movement as a life-changing spiritual practice.
"If you're thinking `But I'm not a dancer' or `I feel awkward,' I hope to reassure you. You don't need a special talent to move. You don't need to be `graceful' or especially coordinated. You don't need a body that's `in shape.' Dancing helps us embrace all this humanity. Dance connects us to the holy of life."
--from the Introduction

Seize the joy and healing power of dance! Drawing from her years of experience as a dance and movement teacher, and as cofounder of the international dance organization InterPlay, Cynthia Winton-Henry helps you overcome your embarrassment or anxiety and discover in dance a place of solace and restoration, as well as an energizing spiritual force. She taps into the spirit of dancing throughout history and in many world cultures to provide detailed exercises that will help you learn to trust your body and interpret its physical and spiritual intentions. For both newcomers and seasoned movers alike, she encourages you to embrace dance as a spiritual tool to:
* Celebrate your unique spirituality and get in touch with your emotions
* Unify your body and mind, and push your personal boundaries
* Work through trauma or crisis and restore spiritual well-being
* Deepen your relationships and strengthen your community
* Find spiritual direction
... and much more!

"The joy of movement leaps off the pages.... Sound theology, personal stories, and clear guidelines for dancing alone or in community ... invaluable for all who wish to expand their understanding and experience of spiritual practice."
--Rev. Jane E. Vennard, author, Praying with Body and Soul and Embracing the World: Praying for Justice and Peace

"Shows us that the pathway to spirit starts deep in our bodies. Cynthia's gift and her calling is to share playful tools of movement to light our way."
--Mark Metz, executive director, Conscious Dancer magazine

"Beautiful and timely.... With affirmation and artistry, Cynthia `lays out the welcome mat,' weaving together simple but profound exercises and reflections validated by her own search for healing and joy. My whole being was engaged in her search for peace."
--Carla DeSola, director, Omega West Dance Company ... Read more

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Meekum presents creative groupwork strategies and techniques for professionals working with women who have experienced child sexual abuse. The practical strategies have been developed from an understanding of the complex process of recovery, and are informed by the voices of women who have been abused in childhood themselves. This book is divided into two parts: the first looking at theoretical issues exploring the nature of abuse and patterns of recovery, and including a consideration of the debate about "false memory syndrome". The second part of the book presents practical group strategies, detailing a full sequence of creative excercises for the sessions. The author outlines how to set up the group, how to establish the group and how to manage group endings. The title is aimed at students and professionals seeking to understand and support women through the difficult process of recovery. ... Read more

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This is not the original print why is it $159

This is a new and revised edition of a previous edition (now out of print) of the papers of Marian Chace, one of the seminal figures in the evolvement of dance/movement therapy.

Chace published articles in journals and magazines primarily in the 1950's. All her published and unpublished papers were collected and edited into a book by Harris Chaiklin entitled Marian Chace: Her Papers, and published by the American Dance Therapy Association in 1975.

This book is out of print and the Trustees of the Marian Chace Memorial Fund of the American Dance Therapy Association published a revised and expanded version of the book which includes added biographical material and recent articles written by other dance/movement therapy practitioners which build upon her clinical concepts. All her papers, and articles about her from the previous volume, were preserved.

The title is Foundations of Dance/Movement Therapy: The Life and Work of Marian Chace (1993). Sandel. S, Chaiklin, S. and Lohn, A. (editors).

Marian Chace-The Original Healer
Foundations of Dance/Movement Therapy: The Life and Work of Marian Chace is an excellent example of the mind/body connection that our society does not recognize.Marian Chace was the first person to explore the use of dance in helping to work through problems. The book focuses on Chace's history and how dance/movement therapy came to exsist.Sections of the book are devoted to modern dance therapists views of Chace's work and what it was like to work with Chace for some of them.Some chapters include journal entries written by Chace herself.A large portion is devoted to the basic principles of dance/movement therapy and how it is used in our modern society.One essay also discusses the use of psychoanalytic theory in dance/movement therapy. I highly recomend this book if you have any interest in psychology, dance therapy, dance or if you are looking for an alternative type of therapy.Dance therapy has proven to be very useful over the years, starting with the amazingwork that Chace accomplished in her years as a dance/movement therapist. ... Read more

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With a focus on gender-based research, this book offers a unique look at the perception of gender and the impact of gender biases and predispositions on the couple and the client-therapist relationship. The book offers essential theoretical coverage with an emphasis on application. An in-depth case study takes readers through specific phases of couples therapy, from the first interview through termination, and always through the "lens" of gender. The book's concrete guidelines for assessment and intervention--particularly regarding common impasses in the treatment process--is especially helpful in the examination of this growing and ever-changing field. ... Read more

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This book documents the clinical practice of an experienced dance therapist working in long-term, interpersonal treatment. It is a poignant and well-written reflection of her work using a developmental approach. It organizes and clarifies the process used and is appropriate for both beginning and experienced clinicians. ... Read more

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Excellent resource for novices and the experienced
This is a book about dance therapy written by a practitioner. It is written in a personal style rather than academic and speaks to what dance therapy is and how it is practiced.It gives a way of thinking about it that evokes one's own experiences and allows self-questioning.Joan Lewin is a beautiful writer and the book itself is beautful graphically. I highly recommend this book for all readers. ... Read more

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Artistic Inquiry
This book gave the basis of information for my master's thesis.It was most helpful and extremely detailed.At some points it seems a little too technical, but after reading sections over a few times it becomes easier to understand.This book offers a wealth of information to anyone interested in exploring new approaches to research. ... Read more

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East to use guide to a new form of therapy, with history of the movement. illustrated ... Read more