65th  Annual Conference

Friday, February 22

Morning Workshops

10:00 A.M.-1:15 P.M.

Workshop 49

Form, Content and Relationships--The Dynamic Interplay in LivingDance~LivingMusic™

Chairs:    

Danielle L. Fraenkel, Ph.D., ADTR, NCC, LCAT, LMHC, Director, Kinections, Rochester, New York
Jeffrey D. Mehr, MA, Controller/Musician, Kinections, Rochester, New York
 

By working with natural elements of dance—forms to which we all have access—live music, and the art of witnessing, participants will experience the dynamic interplay among form, content, and the enlivened relationships to self and others that emerge during LivingDance~LivingMusic™ groups. We will discuss curative factors and the relationships between dance movement and psychological constructs. Dance training and talent are not required.
experiential-didactic-sharing of work experiences-demonstration
 

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:
1. Recognize the value of attending to breath and muscle connectivity as a tool for fostering self-awareness and authentic expression in group therapy.

2. Describe how attention to "shape," the kinesthetic sense of the body  boundary can enhance communication between and among group members.

3. Discuss the basic assumptions of dance/movement therapy and those LivingDance~LivingMusic™.
 

Course References:

1. Franks, B. & Fraenkel, D. (1991). Fairy tales and dance/movement therapy: Catalysts of change for eating-disordered individuals. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 18, 311-319.
2. Levy, F. (2005). Dance movement therapy: A healing art. AAHPRD: Reston, VA.
3. Schmais, C. (1988). Healing processes in group dance therapy. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 8, 17-36.