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Authors: Bonnie Meekums
ISBN-13: 9780761957676, ISBN-10: 0761957677
Format: Paperback
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date Published: September 2002
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Bonnie Meekums

Book Synopsis

Meekums, a UK-based clinical specialist in dance movement therapy and psychotherapy, provides an introduction to Dance Movement Therapy (DMT), a form of psychotherapy. Includes an overview of theory and practice; DMT practice as a creative process consisting of preparation, incubation, illumination, and evaluation; a "containment" approach to DMT; the role of DMT in deepening insight; and the role of DMT in processing and evaluating transitions. Includes ample vignettes, references, and useful addresses. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Pt. IMapping the Territory1
1The Regional Map: An Overview of this Book3
2The Detailed Map: DMT as a Creative Psychotherapy13
Pt. IIThe Journey37
3Preparation: Warming Up and Getting Started39
4Incubation and Illumination: Letting Go into the Darkness and Seeing a Light83
5Evaluation: The Final Campfire102
App.: Useful Addresses119
References120
Index127

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