Dance therapy

The Person Centered Therapy approach by Carl Rogers teaches us as counselors that we can direct our own life and have the resolutions to our own issues without direction from a therapist. We are to use our inner resources to solve our problems which we all possess. Person Centered Therapy is built on a genuine relationship between the client and the therapist. The therapeutic setting is a nonjudgmental atmosphere. This type of therapy allows for the client and counselor to form a very deep…

Career as Play Therapist Play therapy is defined as “the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development” (Henderson & Thompson, 2011). The career as a play therapist is an expanding career that emphasizes children and their families. Having coursework in child studies is essential in preparing to…

the history of dance culture, many ideas have evolved through writings of pioneers and artists who work in that field. Ted shawn was born in 1891 and died in 1972, he was one of the artist who believed that dance was more than one simple art. He mostly based his ideas on a philosophy concepts that involves spiritual and physical claims. In fact, the way he makes a bridge between harmony and movements that surrounds the whole idea of the culture of dance. From Shawn 's theory, dance is an art…

The Therapy of Arts Orthodox medicine and therapy have been the mainstream of all psychiatric treatment. While upon researching I found out about a new approach and form of therapeutic treatment. Art therapy is the new approach to therapeutic treatment for psychiatric disorders, emotional problems or physical disorders or illness. This type of therapy involves people using an expressively creative outlet involving forms of art. Art Therapy in comparison to medication and therapy is successful…

have a loved one affected by this horrible disease. Music therapy may offer hope for a better quality of life for patients and families…

Tomaino worked hard to create numerous music therapy programs for patients who suffered from aphasia, Alzheimer’s, and continued broadening the Parkinsonian program. With the help of Sacks and a few others, Tomaino worked to provide objective tests of motor, language, cognitive function, and EEGs which were taken before, during, and after music therapy sessions. An EEG test is used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain (CITE HEALTHLINE)…

Music Therapy and Technology Over the last few decades, technology has become one of life’s bare necessities for millions of people around the world. Forms of technology that had not even been an idea 20 years ago now heavily influence modern society. These digital technologies are currently being incorporated into all aspects of life and some professions. For example, music therapy currently incorporates modern technology into treatments, especially treatment for children and teenagers with…

learned as a student, I have grown as a person and a dancer. I believe that the outcome of the dance program is not only the degree, but life lessons and knowledge to excel in the real world. My long term career goals include performance and owning and operating my own studio/company. After college, I hope to perform and begin adding various professional endeavors to my dance resume. I would love to dance professionally…

Age-Appropriate Coaching: A Dance Perspective. There are many factors to keep in mind when coaching any type of sport. A specific factor that absolutely must be adhered to is age, which influences many performance capabilities both physically and psychologically (Crocker, 2011). In consequence, all coaches must adjust their instruction in order to maximize success of athletes. I have had the opportunity to work with youth from ages three to fifteen in a dance setting, which, after many failures,…

Dance Alabama is a program through the dance department that gives students of all majors to try out and participate in a dance production. It is generally students that grew up and danced throughout their childhood and high school years. The audition process is competitive so it is an honor for the performers that were chosen for this production. Some chosen continued to study dance at the university and others decided to pursue other interests but still have a passion for dancing. They…