Body Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy
Scope & Guideline
Integrating Movement and Mind for Holistic Healing
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Embodied Therapeutics:
The journal emphasizes the therapeutic potential of dance and movement, exploring how these modalities can facilitate emotional, psychological, and physical healing. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Research published in the journal often draws from various disciplines including psychology, sociology, and the arts, fostering a holistic understanding of movement-based therapies. - Cultural and Social Contexts:
The journal addresses the cultural implications of dance movement therapy, showcasing practices from diverse backgrounds and their relevance in contemporary therapeutic settings. - Research and Evidence-Based Practices:
A strong focus on empirical research, including quantitative studies and systematic reviews, is evident, highlighting the effectiveness of dance movement therapy across different populations. - Innovation in Therapeutic Techniques:
The journal promotes innovative practices and methodologies within dance movement therapy, encouraging practitioners to explore new ways of integrating movement into therapeutic settings.
Trending and Emerging
- Trauma-Informed Practices:
There is a growing emphasis on trauma-informed approaches within dance movement therapy, focusing on how movement can aid in processing and healing from trauma. - Culturally Informed Practices:
Research exploring the intersection of culture and dance therapy is on the rise, emphasizing the importance of culturally relevant practices in therapeutic settings. - Online and Remote Therapeutic Practices:
The adaptation of dance movement therapy to online platforms has gained traction, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for innovative approaches to therapy. - Integration of Technology:
Emerging themes include the exploration of technology's role in therapy, such as the implications of the metaverse for dance movement therapy practices. - Focus on Social Justice and Activism:
Increasingly, the journal addresses themes of social justice and activism, exploring how dance movement therapy can contribute to broader societal change and personal empowerment.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Dance Forms:
There has been a noticeable decrease in the exploration of traditional dance forms within therapeutic contexts, as the journal shifts towards more contemporary and integrative practices. - Single-Disciplinary Studies:
Research that focuses solely on dance or movement without integrating psychological theories and practices appears to be less frequent, indicating a trend towards interdisciplinary approaches. - Static Models of Therapy:
The journal has seen less emphasis on static models of dance movement therapy, with a preference for dynamic, evolving frameworks that adapt to the needs of clients. - Limited Focus on Children:
Research specifically targeting dance movement therapy for children has diminished, possibly reflecting a broader trend towards adult-focused therapeutic practices.
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