Fostering a sense of belonging: Attachment through movement and dance

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cityu.schoolDivision of Arts and Sciences
cityu.siteVancouver, BC
cityu.site.countryCanada
dc.contributor.authorSivorot, Krystle
dc.date.accessioned2019-07-17T23:12:56Z
dc.date.available2019-07-17T23:12:56Z
dc.date.issued2019-07-11
dc.description.abstractThis manuscript style thesis seeks to highlight the connection between the use of dance, movement, and music to support attachment development. There is abundant research showing the importance of early attachment bonds between infant and caregiver and its impact on growth and development (Bowlby, 1969; Ainsworth, 1970). Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is a psychotherapeutic approach at the intersection of somatic psychotherapy and creative arts therapies and offers a unique way to support a sense of belonging (Gray & Porges, 2017). Reviewed in this paper is the importance of the relationship between attachment and the body and aims to promote the use of dance and movement for supporting healing and attachment differences. Also highlighted within this thesis, are important aspects of this embodied work involving the therapist and their ability to attune to self and other. This thesis shares implications and highlights significant pieces related to doing this work in the current socio-political context. Examples of how therapists can integrate DMT interventions for the use of practice with their clients is also included. This manuscript aims to inspire therapists to invite creative expression and movement into their work for the development of a sense of belonging and deep embodied relationship.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/813
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectattachment
dc.subjectdance & movement therapy
dc.subjectattunement
dc.subjectsomatic-based therapy
dc.subjectexpressive arts therapy
dc.subjectcreative arts therapy
dc.titleFostering a sense of belonging: Attachment through movement and dance
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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