An Introduction to Medical Dance/Movement Therapy: Health Care in Motion

Contents

• Introduction.
• PART I .
• 1. A. Purpose and Scope of the Book. B. Foundational Concepts for Medical Dance/Movement Therapy. C. The Context of Medical Dance/Movement Therapy.
• 2. Psychological Concepts for Medical Dance/Movement Therapy.
• 3. The Science Behind Medical Dance/Movement Therapy.
• PART II . Applications of Medical Dance/Movement Therapy.
• 4. A. Dance/Movement Therapy in General Medical Care. B. Child and Adolescent Patients.
• 5. Dance/Movement Therapy in Cancer Care. A. Dance/Movement Therapy and General Psychooncology.
• 6. Related Applications. A. Families and Caregivers. B. Death, Dying and Bereavement.
• PART III . Research and Education.
• 7. Research Issues in Medical Dance/Movement Therapy. A. Assessment in Medical DMT. B. Methodological Considerations.
• 8. Patient-Provider Communication: Implications for Dance/Movement Therapy.
• 9. Professional Preparation for Medical Dance/Movement Therapy. A. Academic Preparation. B. Personal Preparation. C. Experiential Training Exercises. References.
• Appendix A. Biographies of Dance/Movement Therapy Interviewees.
• Appendix B. Additional Resources for the Medical Dance/Movement Therapist.
• Appendix C. Script for Eliciting the Relaxation Response. Index.