Tag Archives: self understanding

Authentic movement

Posted on June by RichardB

Authentic Movement, a process of moving one’s feelings and thoughts was originally called Movement in Depth by Dance Movement Therapy pioneer Mary Starks Whitehouse. Authentic movement grew from Whitehouse’s roots in dance, Jungian studies, and work in dance/movement therapy. Building … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic Movement, Dance Movement Therapy | Tagged active imagination, ADTA, authentic movement, dance therapy, integration, jung, Mary Starks Whitehouse, Mary Whitehouse, meditation, metaphors, movement therapy, Relaxation, self understanding, transformation | Leave a comment

A tree as metaphor

Posted on June by RichardB

Before I ever got to graduate school to study dance movement therapy I practiced, studied and assisted in a movement based creative arts modality for 20 some years. This modality, called Motional Processing is based on the (Anna) Halprin Method and uses therapy … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, creative arts therapy, Dance Movement Therapy | Tagged Anna Halprin Method, creative arts, dance therapy, drawing, enviroment, metaphors, Motional Processing, movement therapy, play, Poem, Psychotherapy, self understanding, tree | 2 Comments

Transformation of the Ordinary

Posted on December by RichardB

Dance/movement therapy (DMT) can be an avenue for creating a symbolic transformation of individual, or community experience. DMT can use the same characteristics of weight, balance, and dynamics as do everyday actions such as walking, working, playing, or communication. Out … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: self understanding

Authentic movement

A tree as metaphor

Transformation of the Ordinary

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