Thesis
Finding freedom: development of a dance/movement therapy method for children with cerebral palsy
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
Sep 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/D8P95M
Abstract
The purpose of this capstone project is to develop a dance/movement therapy method that encourages freedom of expression for children with cerebral palsy. "Finding freedom" encourages movement, extension, and relaxation for clients with severe cerebral palsy who do not often have the opportunity to express themselves through movement outside of their wheelchair. The method involves creating safety through the therapist offering both physical and emotional supports before transferring a student from a wheelchair to the floor. Once on the floor, the therapist supports exploration and expression of movement through mirroring, breathing, and attunement. This method developed organically and was introduced after the therapist and the client developed a therapeutic relationship based on comfort, trust, and understanding.
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Details
- Title
- Finding freedom
- Creators
- Mary Elizabeth Taylor - DU
- Contributors
- Dawn Morningstar (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)Sarah Schlechter (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- vii, 47 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 8063; 991014632936804721