Dance/Movement Therapy for Trauma Survivors

<p>This book offers a timely detailed and comprehensive synopsis of dance/movement therapy (DMT) in the treatment of psychological trauma.</p><p>Along with the foundational concepts of DMT tied to traditional trauma theory and a neurobiological framework contributions contain rich clinical examples that illustrate the use of dance creative movement and body awareness with a wide variety of populations including survivors of sex trafficking military veterans refugees those with multigenerational trauma and others. Chapters emphasize the underlying influences of power privilege and oppression on trauma prompting practitioners to consider and understand the dynamics of sociocultural contexts and engage in continuous self-reflection.</p><p>Featuring multiple perspectives as well as cultural and contextual considerations this book provides direct takeaways for clinicians and professionals and concludes with a roadmap for the trajectory of trauma-informed healing-centered DMT.</p>