Title
A Body-Based Program Development Project to Prevent Burnout Among Mental Healthcare Professionals
Date of Award
12-10-2015
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Art in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling (MA)
Department
Creative Arts Therapies
First Advisor
Imus, Susan
Second Advisor
Downey, Laura
Third Advisor
Suffoletto, Shannon
Keywords
dance/movement therapy, Delphi Method, self-care, stree, burnout, healthcare
Abstract
Using the Delphi Method as a guide, a self-care program for staff members was developed out of one dance/movement therapy intern’s experiences at a suburban mental healthcare facility. Designed to increase one’s connection to self, personal observations were gathered, professionals in the field were consulted and the program was created and implemented. Themes of stress, fatigue, and burnout among the mental health care profession are discussed. Previous research on body awareness, dance/movement therapy theories, and self-care are also discussed in order to provide a framework with which to understand the development of the program. 72 pages.
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Recommended Citation
Abeling, Amanda J., "A Body-Based Program Development Project to Prevent Burnout Among Mental Healthcare Professionals" (2015). Creative Arts Therapies Theses. 53.
https://digitalcommons.colum.edu/theses_dmt/53