Title

Doing It Alone: Supporting a Single Mother Through Authentic Movement (An Artistic Inquiry)

Author

Lucrecia Platt, Columbia College - Chicago

Date of Award

12-2012

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

Kristy Combs

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to take an in-depth look at the human experience of single motherhood and how authentic movement, a body based movement practice used in dance/movement therapy, can play a role in supporting one single mother cope and navigate through mental, emotional, and physical struggles. This study documented my experience, illuminating the relationship between single motherhood and authentic movement. Heuristic methodology was used to collect data and took the form of personal journals. This data documented my authentic movement experience.

The creative process method of artistic inquiry was then used to help further analyze my experience on a body level, which culminated in a performance film. This external representation of my experience combined movement, music, spoken word, and visual images. This research has helped to inform my role as single mother, student, and therapist.

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Recommended Citation

Platt, Lucrecia, "Doing It Alone: Supporting a Single Mother Through Authentic Movement (An Artistic Inquiry)" (2012). Creative Arts Therapies Theses. 34.
https://digitalcommons.colum.edu/theses_dmt/34