Thesis
Imagery of elements: a trauma/informed dance movement therapy method to stabilize adults in a short-term psychiatric hospital
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
Jun 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/D89956
Abstract
The purpose of this capstone project thesis was to develop a method to stabilize adults in a short-term psychiatric hospital using dance/movement therapy (DMT) within a trauma-informed framework. A vast number of the population has experienced trauma at some point in their life and extensive literature links trauma and long-term mental health concerns. The literature supports the need for clinicians to practice within a trauma-informed framework to prevent further harming or re-traumatizing clients. Dance/ movement therapy literature suggests that DMT is an effective way of treating survivors of trauma by utilizing the somatic responses to trauma which are reflected through movement. With this knowledge, this method was developed as a structured, explorative method to help survivors of various traumas engage in reflection and self-expression to maintain a present-centered focus and reach emotional regulation. The developed method is entitled Elements, and includes a sequence structure of three main components: sensory awareness, rhythmic synchrony and self-generated imagery of elements. Case vignettes are provided to demonstrate the development of this method and how the Elements method solidified within four sessions.
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Details
- Title
- Imagery of elements
- Creators
- Erika Pranzo - DU
- Contributors
- Sherry W. Goodill (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- vi, 55 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 8030; 991014632618604721