Thesis
ABLE: an informed practice approach and application for dance/movement therapy in the medical rehabilitation setting
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
Jun 2020
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00000013
Abstract
ABLE, an informed practice approach and application for dance/movement therapy in the medical rehabilitation setting, was developed during a six and a half month internship at a medical rehabilitation hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This approach focuses on the use of adaptive tools and ambulatory equipment to promote creative movement, self-expression, and increased coping skills for individuals in this environment. Integrative techniques were explored and applied during dance/movement therapy sessions, as well as physical and occupational therapy co-treatments, while working with individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and stroke. Current literature was reviewed on relevant topics such as: disability models, grief and loss, physical outcomes, and adaptive equipment. Three case vignettes were included to demonstrate several techniques used throughout the process. The project highlights a need for further education and research in this area and provides suggestion for future application. Keywords: Dance/movement therapy, adaptive equipment, chronic sorrow, ambiguous loss, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke.
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Details
- Title
- ABLE
- Creators
- Rachael Mindas
- Contributors
- Christina Devereaux (Advisor) - Drexel University, Creative Arts Therapies
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- v, 43 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991014695245304721