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Creative dance and movement in groupwork /

Payne, Helen, 1951-

Creative dance and movement in groupwork / Helen Payne. - Second edition. - 1 online resource - Creative activities in groupwork .

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; About the author; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; SECTION 1: Background; Introduction; Historical development; Dance as movement and dance as performance art; The role of the dance and movement practitioner in relation to the dance movement psychotherapist; Dance movement psychotherapy: the mode of working; Training in dance movement psychotherapy; Conclusion; SECTION 2: Practical and theoretical issues; Developmental movement processes; Non-verbal communication as expression and communication within the group Developing creative dance as expression and communication within the groupPlanning and evaluating a programme; Four sample sessions; Clients; Laban movement analysis; Guidelines for you; Conclusion; SECTION 3: Activities; Introduction; Warm-up; Introduction to theme; Development of theme; Warm-down; SECTION 4: Information; Postgraduate education in DMP; Dance movement therapy professional associations; Glossary of terms; Journals; Resource base; References; Index to Activities

This invaluable resource for teachers and therapists continues to explore the link between movement and emotions presented in the first edition of this innovative book. It provides 180 practical activities with a clear rationale for the use of creative dance and movement to enrich therapy or educational programmes. This book features session plans divided into warm-ups, introductions to themes, development of themes and warm-downs and explores many areas, including developmental movement processes, non-verbal communication, and expression communication. In addition to thoroughly updating the content of the original edition, this timely sourcebook includes new material on creative dance and dance movement psychotherapy, added references throughout and updated resources to reflect the most current knowledge. Creative Dance and Movement in Groupwork will be an invaluable asset for group leaders wishing to enhance their practice, as well as a starting point for those wishing to learn more about the field. It provides guidance and practical information that is suitable for working with clients of all ages and for those with a professional or practical interest in the educational, health, recreational or psychotherapeutic use of the arts, this book may act as one of many guiding lights on your journey.

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Dance therapy.
MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / Occupational Therapy
PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health

RC489.D3 / P39 2020

615.8/5155

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