Date of Award
5-14-2013
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Art in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling (MA)
Department
Creative Arts Therapies
First Advisor
Susan Imus
Second Advisor
Laura Downey
Third Advisor
Laura Allen
Keywords
Organic Inquiry
Abstract
The field of dance/movement therapy remains a discipline populated by Caucasian females. Although training has developed to treat diverse populations, little attention has been given to increasing the diversity of those studying and practicing the modality. Other than theses created by minority students training to become dance/movement therapists, minimal research has been conducted to understand how the field can invite more diversity. This thesis includes a documentary in which five dance/movement therapists with non-traditional backgrounds were interviewed using the methodology of Organic Inquiry. Their stories provide insight regarding the experiences non-traditional students in dance/movement therapy. Findings include instances of personal growth and recommendations for increasing diversity in the field.
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Recommended Citation
Slade, Meghan Nicole, "A Moving Journey: Personal Reflections From Dance/Movement Therapists with Non-Traditional Backgrounds" (2013). Creative Arts Therapies Theses. 28.
https://digitalcommons.colum.edu/theses_dmt/28
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