Thesis
Stability, mobility, and integration: a dance/movement therapy method addressing transitions with adolescents
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/D88H36
Abstract
This capstone thesis project is a development of a dance/movement therapy (DMT) method in an urban charter school setting for graduating high school seniors who were identified as needing support in their transition process. These students ranged in cognitive level, abilities, and services they were receiving. The DMT method, explored the preparation stage of change model with the Laban movement themes of Stability and Mobility. It incorporated the use of journaling and visual mapping as a practice in crystallizing the movement experience and as a process for students' individual reflection. The primary goal of this method was to explore the preparation stage of the stages of change model through movement to eventually move the students to the action stage. The literature reviewed was integrated and informed the creation of this staged method. This project includes session vignettes which describe the work that was done with students in each session. Each vignette includes a conceptualization of themes that emerged throughout sessions. Overall, this method increased awareness of the self within the transition process and provided a safe space for reflection and preparation for the future.
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Details
- Title
- Stability, mobility, and integration
- Creators
- Suraija K. Agosto - DU
- Contributors
- Dawn Morningstar (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- v, 64 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 8002; 991014632700004721