Creative Dance and Movement in Groupwork

Name: Creative Dance and Movement in Groupwork
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138605374
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By Helen Payne

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Creative Dance and Movement in Groupwork by Helen Payne is an essential guide for teachers and therapists exploring the connection between movement and emotions. The book offers 180 practical activities structured into session plans covering warm-ups, theme introductions, development, and warm-downs. It addresses developmental movement processes, non-verbal communication, and expressive communication, incorporating updated content on dance movement psychotherapy and current resources.

This comprehensive resource suits professionals working with clients of all ages in educational, health, recreational, or psychotherapeutic contexts, enhancing groupwork practice through creative dance and movement.
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This book is ideal for group leaders, therapists, educators, and those with a professional or practical interest in creative arts therapies, dance movement psychotherapy, and the therapeutic use of dance and movement across all ages.

Creative Dance and Movement in Groupwork continues to explore the link between movement and emotions presented in the first edition of this innovative book. It provides 180 practical activities with a clear rationale for the use of creative dance and movement to enrich therapy or educational programmes.

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This invaluable resource for teachers and therapists continues to explore the link between movement and emotions presented in the first edition of this innovative book. It provides 180 practical activities with a clear rationale for the use of creative dance and movement to enrich therapy or educational programmes.

This book features session plans divided into warm-ups, introductions to themes, development of themes, and warm-downs. It explores many areas, including developmental movement processes, non-verbal communication, and expression communication. In addition to thoroughly updating the content of the original edition, this timely sourcebook includes new material on creative dance and dance movement psychotherapy, added references throughout, and updated resources to reflect the most current knowledge.

Creative Dance and Movement in Groupwork will be an invaluable asset for group leaders wishing to enhance their practice, as well as a starting point for those wishing to learn more about the field. It provides guidance and practical information that is suitable for working with clients of all ages. For those with a professional or practical interest in the educational, health, recreational, or psychotherapeutic use of the arts, this book may act as one of many guiding lights on your journey.

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Praised as a thorough and inspiring resource, this edition by Helen Payne is valued for its detailed yet flexible structure that supports creativity and self-expression without being prescriptive. It is especially appreciated by those interested in the mind-body connection inherent in dance and movement therapies. Reviewers highlight its clear presentation of theoretical foundations and practical guidelines, making it an excellent introduction for professionals applying movement in diverse groupwork settings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138605374

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 4 Line drawings, black and white; 7 Halftones, black and white

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Helen Payne has been an educationalist in special education and is one of the leading pioneers in Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) in the United Kingdom and abroad. She was a major innovator of DMP in the UK, leading the development of the professional association, the first research and publications and has over 100 publications in book, peer reviewed journals or conference proceeding formats. As well as a small private practice she conducts training in integrative authentic movement and The BodyMind Approach.