Path To Renewal Research Paper

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their bodies, others, and the world. The Path to renewal emerged as survivors experienced dance/movement therapy. They have identified the specific movements and body-based interventions that have contributed to their renewed sense of self and renewed relationship with the world. This presentation will focus on sharing the body-based skills that make up this important path.

Domestic Violence has deeply influenced and altered survivors’ relationship with their bodies. The ongoing psychological and physical threats and intrusions have left the survivor with deep wounds that altered the relationship with self, loved ones, and the world. The experience of domestic violence impacted the survivor’s body image, movement repertoire, use or absence

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