Dance Movement Therapy Methods 4 (CREA90021)

In this subject, the student will develop skills in promotion of therapeutic relationships using dance and movement. They will practice a range of clinical skills and methods to meet clients’ needs and promote self-expression through dance and movement. This will include fundamental techniques of kinaesthetic empathy, through attunement, mirroring and witnessing.

Students will practice adapting different dance forms and styles in order to engage members in a therapeutic context. Students will learn to manage the flow of a dance movement therapy session including a clear beginning, middle and end and smooth and timely transitions, and effectively manage group dynamics.