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Past Talking: Dance Movement Therapy
Dance/movement therapy, defined by the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) as the “psychotherapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration of the individual,” and reflects a core social work value in its emphasis on meeting … Continue reading
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Past Talking: Music Therapy
Of all the creative arts therapies, music therapy may be most familiar to the public, having received the lion’s share of media attention. It’s been widely acknowledged as an especially useful therapeutic modality ever since it was used to help … Continue reading
Past Talking: Poetry Therapy
Poetry therapy is “the use of language, symbol, and story in therapeutic, educational, and community building capacities.” It’s effective, with a wide range of populations, from children to elders, and with a broad range of problem areas, including family violence, … Continue reading
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