{"title":"Marian Chace Foundation 2022 Lecture & Introduction from the 57th Annual American Dance Therapy Association Conference, Heartlines: Gathering Wisdom from Many Streams; Montreal, Canada","authors":"Amber Elizabeth Lynn Gray, J. Ryan Kennedy","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09384-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09384-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 1","pages":"88 - 108"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50511341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Abstracts from the 2022 Research and Thesis Poster Session of the 57th Annual American Dance Therapy Association Conference, Renewed Connections: Dance/Movement Therapy Fostering Community Healing, October 27–30, 2022","authors":"Karolina Bryl, Cecilia Fontanesi, Chevon Stewart","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09381-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09381-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We are honored to present this collection of abstracts from the Research and Thesis Poster Session of the 57th American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) Conference in Montreal, Canada held from October 27–30, 2022. This paper features eleven abstracts that showcase the latest research in dance therapy from various perspectives and approaches. These abstracts were selected and curated by Research and Practice committee members, Karolina Bryl, Cecilia Fontanesi, and Chevon Stewart, who were responsible for organizing the Research and Thesis Poster Session. The Research and Thesis Poster Session is a vital component of the ADTA Conference, providing a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their work, exchange ideas, and connect with colleagues. The abstracts presented in this paper offer insights into a broad range of topics, including the use of dance therapy in clinical and community settings, the integration of technology in dance therapy, and the examination of cultural and social factors that impact the practice of dance therapy. We hope this collection of abstracts will inspire and inform future research in dance therapy, and we extend our appreciation to all the presenters for their contributions.\u0000</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 1","pages":"109 - 121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10465-023-09381-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9592201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perspectivas Latinx en la Danza/Movimiento Terapia: El Desarrollo de la RED DMT LATINX","authors":"Thania Acarón, Angela Salas, Pamela Jiménez, Jesica Kuwae, Magaly Llumipanta, Daniela Pinto Solís","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09383-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09383-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h2>Resumen</h2><div><p>La Danza Movimiento Terapia (DMT) en América Latina cuenta con un número creciente de profesionales, sólidos programas de formación y una trayectoria constante de importantes contribuciones al campo, tanto en la investigación como en la práctica. Con el objetivo de encontrar espacios de solidaridad profesional, discusión y apoyo, un grupo de practicantes Latinx de trece países se reunieron durante la pandemia, formando así la RED DMT LATINX. Este trabajo expone el proceso y los objetivos de esta red, y delinea algunos de los desafíos y oportunidades para la DMT en América Latina y para profesionales latinoamericanos de DMT en todo el mundo. El artículo analiza temas relacionados con la visibilización profesional, destaca la falta de acceso a fuentes para la investigación en español y portugués, y reclama más espacios de apoyo entre pares y organizaciones. Presenta evidencia actual sobre los esfuerzos de legitimación de la DMT dentro de los organismos reguladores y la educación superior, y las recientes iniciativas digitales para la difusión Latinx de la práctica actual. Futuras áreas de investigación incluyen el reconocimiento cultural de las formas de danza latinoamericanas y sus aplicaciones dentro de la DMT, y la mayor inclusión de discursos Latinx en plataformas de DMT en todo el mundo. El artículo aporta temas clave al amplio campo de la DMT, los cuales enriquecerán futuros debates, colaboraciones e investigaciones sobre diversidad e intercambios multiculturales.\u0000</p></div></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 1","pages":"73 - 87"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10465-023-09383-8.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48672525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dance/Movement Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in China: Clinical Case Study","authors":"Xing Fan, Kyung Soon Ko","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09385-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09385-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper represents the first research study conducted to date on the use of Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) to treat children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Mainland China. This study gives detailed clinical examples of how to use DMT in the treatment of this population, and demonstrates the linguistic, nonverbal, and relational changes that took place after 7 months of individual sessions. Data from interviews with caregivers yielded four themes regarding the impact of DMT: (1) Improvement of ability to use language and to communicate, (2) Expansion of nonverbal communication and understanding of bodily language, (3) Emergence of new behaviors: game playing, imagination, and bodily movement, and (4) Appearance of positive emotional expression. In addition, the VB-MAPP assessment was used to evaluate the children’s language levels before and after DMT. Findings indicate that it is necessary, appropriate, and effective to use DMT in the treatment of children with ASD, and that this evidence-based treatment should receive further development in China.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 2","pages":"191 - 210"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42573582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Latinx Perspectives in Dance/Movement Therapy: Development of the RED DMT LATINX Network","authors":"Thania Acarón, Angela Salas, Pamela Jiménez, Jesica Kuwae, Magaly Llumipanta, Daniela Pinto Solís","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09376-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09376-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Dance/movement therapy (DMT) in Latin America has a growing number of practitioners, strong training programs, and a steady trajectory of contributions to the field in both research and practice. With the objective of finding spaces of professional solidarity, discussion and support, a group of Latinx practitioners from 13 countries gathered during the pandemic, forming RED DMT LATINX (Latinx DMT Network). This commentary article exposes the process and aims of the network and delineates some of the challenges and opportunities for DMT in Latin America, and for Latinx dance/movement therapists worldwide. The article analyzes issues related to professional visibility, highlights the lack of access to resources in Spanish and Portuguese, and calls for more spaces for peer and organizational support. It presents current evidence regarding efforts of legitimizing DMT within regulatory bodies and higher education, and recent digital initiatives in Latinx dissemination of current practice. Future areas of research include: the cultural recognition of Latin American dance forms and their applications within DMT, and the further inclusion of Latinx discourses in DMT platforms across the world. The article contributes key themes to the wider field of DMT, which will enrich future discussions, collaborations and research on multicultural exchanges and diversity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 1","pages":"59 - 72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48491173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ayala Bresler Nardi, Einat Shuper Engelhard, Michal Bat Or
{"title":"Analyzing Therapy Logs: Mapping Physical and Mental Manifestations of Anxiety Among Children Undergoing Dance/Movement Therapy","authors":"Ayala Bresler Nardi, Einat Shuper Engelhard, Michal Bat Or","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09380-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09380-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Recent studies refer to physical expressions in different attachment patterns and indicate that identifying physical expressions can contribute to clinical understanding and assist in building treatment plans. However, there is a lack of research identifying and mapping physical manifestations of anxiety symptoms as they appear. Addressing this lacuna in the context of treatment can assist clinicians in devising effective treatment plans. Using a participatory observation study process, this study examined the mental and physical characteristics of children coping with anxiety symptoms during dance/movement therapy (DMT) sessions, as recorded in therapy logs of eight patients, aged 8–11 who underwent one to two years of treatment. The therapy logs were analyzed based on the Milner method for subjective autobiographical writing and psychoanalytical self-exploration. The findings revealed four themes: (1) disconnection to connection; (2) avoidance to presence; (3) merging to independence; and (4) control to release. In each theme, patterns were identified regarding movement in relation to others, body positions, movement in space, and transference and countertransference physical and mental patterns. The findings illustrate that movement occurs in the mind and body, and that physical and mental patterns coincide. Our insights can lead to a holistic understanding of how anxiety manifests in the body and mind, providing a foundation for a diagnostic model than can help in devising more effective treatment plans for children with anxiety symptoms.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 1","pages":"3 - 19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45920258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amy Syper, Merle Keitel, Dori M. Polovsky, Whitney Sha
{"title":"Dance/Movement Therapy for Individuals with Eating Disorders: A Phenomenological Approach","authors":"Amy Syper, Merle Keitel, Dori M. Polovsky, Whitney Sha","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09379-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09379-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Individuals with eating disorders (EDs) face many challenges in their recovery. EDs are complex and can be difficult to treat. Mortality rates for individuals with EDs are among the highest of all psychological disorders. As outcomes of traditional treatment approaches vary and relapse rates are high, it is important to explore complementary treatment approaches. Emerging research has shown that fostering mind-body connection can benefit recovery, yet there is a dearth of research on such interventions. Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is designed to foster mind-body connection and is the focus of this study. More specifically, the study explores the experiences of individuals who self-identified as female, engaged in DMT, and the perceived impact of DMT on their recovery. Eleven interviews were conducted and analyzed using a phenomenological approach to identify themes. Three major themes emerged (i.e., ED Treatment, Experience of DMT, and Impact of DMT) along with several subthemes. Participants reported that while engaging in DMT was often challenging, there were various benefits to their participation. Challenges included overcoming a negative body image and being present in their body through DMT. Some participants also highlighted the challenge of not knowing what to expect from their participation in DMT. Participants reported benefits such as improvements in mind-body connection, emotional awareness, and self-esteem. Limitations of the study, directions for future research, and clinical implications are discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 2","pages":"211 - 237"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42649230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Jennifer Frank Tantia, The Art and Science of Embodied Research Design: Concepts, Methods and Cases, (New York: Routledge, 2021). pp. 248. $112.00 Hardback, $34.26 Softback","authors":"Meg H. Chang","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09378-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09378-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 1","pages":"128 - 133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10465-023-09378-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42053465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Moments of Meeting in DMT: Characteristics and Implications from the Subjective Experience of Therapists","authors":"Victoria de la Parra López, Heidrun Panhofer","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09377-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09377-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Moments of meeting (MoM) are characterized by instances of special intersubjective connection between the therapist and patient which causes a change in the <i>implicit relational knowing</i> (IRK) of both individuals. MoM have been widely described for non-creative arts therapies, but there is little information about their characteristics in dance/movement therapy (DMT). This study seeks to explore and characterize the MoM in DMT from the perception of professional therapists. Nine dance/movement therapists (dmts) were consulted using a multimodal approach that travels between writing and movement (Panhofer, 2011) and data were examined using qualitative content analysis. The results show that the characteristics of MoM can be grouped into three categories: (1) relationship (shared experience, experience of fusion, security and kinesthetic empathy) (2) emotion (emotional intensity and genuine affection) and (3) movement (physical closeness, eye contact, <i>emergency</i>, irruption of the present and release of the flow). These results are contrasted with what was originally proposed by the Boston Group (Lyons-Ruth et al in Infant Ment Health J 19(3):282–289, https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1097-0355(199823)19:3<282::aid-imhj3>3.0.co;2-o, 1998) and recently by Duarte et al. (Psychother Res 31:1–14, https://doi.org/10.1080/10503307.2021.1948138, 2021) and Lauffenburger (Am J Dance Ther 42(1):16–32, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-020-09321-y, 2020), finding similarities and new elements exclusive to DMT. This work contributes to a deeper understanding and conceptualization of MoM in the specific field of DMT and its clinical practice.\u0000</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 1","pages":"41 - 58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10465-023-09377-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46685050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}