Thesis
Dance/movement therapy best practices for inpatient crisis stabilization with co-occurring disorders
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
May 2019
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/zwfg-y744
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to explore the various assessments, diagnostic tools, and necessary therapeutic techniques needed to support individuals with co-occurring disorders through the process of crisis stabilization within an inpatient treatment setting. This thesis critically reviews the relevant literature on various aspects of the stage of change model, foundations of psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and the supports needed for a dance/movement therapist to implement the best individualized plan for stabilization. The clinician is encouraged to use various theoretical frameworks as a guide for evaluation, assessment, and interventions to provide the best care to assist the patient through the process of crisis stabilization and support the idea of long-lasting maintenance of behavioral change. Upon the synthesis of the literature, six themes emerged: 1. Creating a Safe Space, 2. Enhancing the Therapeutic Relationship, 3. Supporting Change Awareness, 4. Planning and Determining Potential Barriers, 5. Learning Recovery Skills, and 6. Aftercare Planning. This thesis includes a list of suggestions for clinical best practices in which a dance/movement therapist could integrate within the therapeutic space. It concludes with gaps within the literature and how this work has impacted the author's theoretical framework and development as a dance/movement therapist within clinical practice.
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- Title
- Dance/movement therapy best practices for inpatient crisis stabilization with co-occurring disorders
- Creators
- Gabrielle Elizabeth English - DU
- Contributors
- Adina Rosenberg (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)Jill Patrice Comins (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- x, 125 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 9590; 991014632402804721