Thesis
Applying traumatic body memory theory to a childhood context using a dance/movement therapy perspective
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
Jun 2019
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/gap4-rj39
Abstract
This work explores the literature on body memory and memory processing theory specific to traumatic experiences. It integrates ideas that are heavily rooted in development and attachment theories and applies them to models of memory encoding on a body level. By adding a lens that layers child development and attachment onto existing theories of body memory, this work provides a foundation from which traumatic body memory can be situated as a new theory in the childhood context. While this theory is not novel, it does reframe the literature to address this phenomenon in children. This work was highly informed by a dance/movement therapy perspective.
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- Title
- Applying traumatic body memory theory to a childhood context using a dance/movement therapy perspective
- Creators
- Mallory Cohen - DU
- Contributors
- Sherry W. Goodill (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)Päivi Pylvänäinen (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)Christina Devereaux (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- v, 72 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 9584; 991014632447304721