Abstracts from the 2022 Research and Thesis Poster Session of the 57th Annual American Dance Therapy Association Conference, Renewed Connections: Dance/Movement Therapy Fostering Community Healing, October 27 –30, 2022
AbstractWe are honored to present this collection of abstracts from the Research and Thesis Poster Session of the 57th American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) Conference in Montreal, Canada held from October 27 –30, 2022. This paper features eleven abstracts that showcase the latest research in dance therapy from various perspectives and approaches. These abstracts were selected and curated by Research and Practice committee members, Karolina Bryl, Cecilia Fontanesi, and Chevon Stewart, who were responsi ble for organizing the Research and Thesis Poster Session. The Research and Thesis Poster Session is a vital compone...
Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - May 11, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Perspectivas Latinx en la Danza/Movimiento Terapia: El Desarrollo de la RED DMT LATINX
ResumenLa Danza Movimiento Terapia (DMT) en Am érica Latina cuenta con un número creciente de profesionales, sólidos programas de formación y una trayectoria constante de importantes contribuciones al campo, tanto en la investigación como en la práctica. Con el objetivo de encontrar espacios de solidaridad profesional, discusión y apoyo, un grupo de practicantes Latinx de trece países se reunieron durante la pandemia, formando así la RED DMT LATINX. Este trabajo expone el proceso y los objetivos de esta red, y delinea algunos de los desafíos y oportunidades para la DMT en América Latina y para profesionales lati...
Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - April 24, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Dance/Movement Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in China: Clinical Case Study
This study gives detailed clinical examples of how to use DMT in the treatment of this population, and demonstrates the linguistic, nonverbal, and relational changes that took place after 7 months of individual sessions. Data from interviews with caregivers yielded four themes regarding the impact of DMT: (1) Improvement of ability to use language and to communicate, (2) Expansion of nonverbal communication and understanding of bodily language, (3) Emergence of new behaviors: game playing, imagination, and bodily movement, and (4) Appearance of positive emotional expression. In addition, the VB-MAPP assessment was used to ...
Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - April 21, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Latinx Perspectives in Dance/Movement Therapy: Development of the RED DMT LATINX Network
AbstractDance/movement therapy (DMT) in Latin America has a growing number of practitioners, strong training programs, and a steady trajectory of contributions to the field in both research and practice. With the objective of finding spaces of professional solidarity, discussion and support, a group of Latinx practitioners from 13 countries gathered during the pandemic, forming RED DMT LATINX (Latinx DMT Network). This commentary article exposes the process and aims of the network and delineates some of the challenges and opportunities for DMT in Latin America, and for Latinx dance/movement therapists worldwide. The articl...
Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - March 31, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Editor ’s Note
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Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - March 31, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Analyzing Therapy Logs: Mapping Physical and Mental Manifestations of Anxiety Among Children Undergoing Dance/Movement Therapy
AbstractRecent studies refer to physical expressions in different attachment patterns and indicate that identifying physical expressions can contribute to clinical understanding and assist in building treatment plans. However, there is a lack of research identifying and mapping physical manifestations of anxiety symptoms as they appear. Addressing this lacuna in the context of treatment can assist clinicians in devising effective treatment plans. Using a participatory observation study process, this study examined the mental and physical characteristics of children coping with anxiety symptoms during dance/movement therapy...
Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - March 23, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Dance/Movement Therapy for Individuals with Eating Disorders: A Phenomenological Approach
AbstractIndividuals with eating disorders (EDs) face many challenges in their recovery. EDs are complex and can be difficult to treat. Mortality rates for individuals with EDs are among the highest of all psychological disorders. As outcomes of traditional treatment approaches vary and relapse rates are high, it is important to explore complementary treatment approaches. Emerging research has shown that fostering mind-body connection can benefit recovery, yet there is a dearth of research on such interventions. Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is designed to foster mind-body connection and is the focus of this study. More spec...
Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - March 15, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
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Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - March 9, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Moments of Meeting in DMT: Characteristics and Implications from the Subjective Experience of Therapists
This study seeks to explore and characterize the MoM in DMT from the perception of professional therapists. Nine dance/movement therapists (dmts) were consulted using a multimodal approach that travels between writing and movement (Panhofer, 2011) and data were examined using qualitative content analysis. The results show that the characteristics of MoM can be grouped into three categories: (1) relationship (shared experience, experience of fusion, security and kinesthetic empathy) (2) emotion (emotional intensity and genuine affection) and (3) movement (physical closeness, eye contact,emergency, irruption of the present a...
Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - February 23, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Dance/Movement Therapy for Trauma Survivors: Theoretical, Critical, and Cultural Perspectives
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Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - January 20, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Book Review on Current Approaches in Drama Therapy Third Edition
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Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - October 26, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Editors ’ Note
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Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - October 12, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The Use of Kinesthetic Empathy with Adults Living with Treatment Resistant Depression: A Survey Study
AbstractDance/movement therapy is an embodied healing practice which has been found to foster recovery from depression and boost quality of life. Although kinesthetic empathy holds great potential for addressing emotional dysregulation, it is an under-utilized dance/movement therapy intervention in health optimization, especially in adults living with treatment-resistant depression. The aim of this study was to collect data from dance/movement therapist on how they use kinesthetic empathy to foster self-regulation in adults living with treatment-resistant depression. A survey design was used to obtain this data. Eight danc...
Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - September 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Combining Dance/Movement Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Children with Anxiety Disorders: Factors Explaining Therapists' Attitudes
AbstractAnxiety disorders (ADs) are among the most common psychiatric disorders and they may appear as early on as in childhood. The current study addressed the combination of two treatments approaches for ADs: Dance/movement therapy (DMT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), focusing on factors that explain the therapists' attitudes towards actually combining the two therapies. The study utilized a quantitative design, with a perceptions survey administered via an online questionnaire. Ninety-nine therapists participated in the study (DMT-onlyn = 35, CBT-onlyn = 42, and DMT + CBT,n = 22). Following prel...
Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - September 14, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Review: Effect of Supplemental Activities on Motor and Nonmotor Outcomes in the Parkinson ’s Population
AbstractParkinson ’s disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder characterized by degeneration of the substantia nigra pars compacta. Physical therapy (PT) is effective for managing symptoms of PD, but there are limiting factors to the PT episode of care. The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the effects and neurobiology of supplemental activities such as dance, yoga, and martial arts on motor and non-motor symptoms of PD. Database searches were utilized to identify evidence, followed by PEDro scoring. Here, 35 articles were analyzed, and 25 articles were included for review of current data regarding no...
Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy - August 29, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
