Journal article
The Art of Reaching Out
American journal of dance therapy, v 39(2)
2017
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Abstract
This paper examines the intersubjective processes encountered in a 10-week creative arts studio class. The objective was to explore how transference and countertransference, along with metaphor and symbolism, fostered meaning, which in turn could contribute to an understanding of the therapeutic process. While several themes emerged through the data analysis, the main theme extracted was the phenomenon of
reaching out
. Two vignettes were highlighted to indicate a connection between this theme and transference, countertransference, metaphor, and symbolism. An arts based method using improvisational movement illuminates and adds to the understanding of what it means to reach out. The paper closes with applications and suggestions for the field of dance/movement therapy based on the findings and personal clinical experiences.
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Details
- Title
- The Art of Reaching Out
- Creators
- Rebekka Dieterich-Hartwell - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- American journal of dance therapy, v 39(2)
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000423032100004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85028754053
- Other Identifier
- 991019167766704721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Multidisciplinary
- Rehabilitation