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research: Ph.D & M. Phil
research: independent studies |
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Examples of Master Dissertations:
Best P. (1990) Disabling strokes: self loss and movement copying styles. Unpublished MA Dissertation: Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, University of London. More
Karkou, V. (1994) An exploratory study of the utilisation of creative arts therapies in treating substance dependence. Unpublished M.Ed. Dissertation: Faculty of Education, University of Manchester. More
Bloom, K. (1994) Movement as a Medium for Psychophysical Integration. Unpublished MA dissertation, University of East London, Department of Social Sciences. More
Bannerman-Haig S. (1996) ‘Rolling, stretching, tensing, kicking, running, hiding – aspects of infantile movement in DMT. Unpublished MA Dissertation, University of London, Institute of Education. More
Bannerman-Haig S. (1998) DMT for children with severe and profound learning difficulties. Unpublished MA Dissertation, University of London, Institute of Education. More
Bates, P. (1997) Co-therapy in Dance Movement Therapy, Unpublished MA Dissertation: Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, City University, London. More
Chrysou, M. (1999) Psychosomatic aspects of pain: an exploration of physical and psychic pain in Dance Movement Therapy. Unpublished MA Dissertation: Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, City University, London. More
Nikolitsa, A. (2001) Capturing and Utilising the somatic counter-transferential phenomena: A Heuristic attempt. Unpublished MA Dissertation, Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, City University, London
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Loven-Fremder E. (2005) Behavioural Dance Movement Therapy Model: Focused interventions with an adult with autistic features who demonstrates self-injury behaviour (SIB). Unpublished MA Dissertation: University of Roehampton. More
Best P. (1990) Disabling strokes: self loss and movement copying styles. Unpublished MA Dissertation: Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, University of London.
Research details |
Name of principle researcher |
Penelope Ann Best |
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Professional title |
PGCE, MCAT, ILTM, SRDMT |
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Principle present employment |
Facilitator; Senior Lecturer |
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Contact address |
School of Psychology & Therapeutic Studies, Southlands College, University of Surrey Roehampton, Roehampton Lane, London SW15 |
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Telephone |
020 8392 3377 |
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Fax |
N/a |
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e-mail |
Pbestworks@aol.com |
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Research collaborators |
N/a |
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Research supervisors |
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Title of research |
Title of research |
Disabling Strokes ( CVA) |
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Subtitle of research |
Self Loss and Movement Coping Styles |
Research details |
Aims of research |
To consider connections between expressed feelings of self loss and physical manifestations of personal attitudes with special reference to stages of the mourning process within attachment- separation paradigm |
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Principal research question(s) or research hypothesis/es or research objectives |
How does the loss of functioning following a stroke influence an individual’s sense of self? In what ways might it be helpful to use an object relations approach highlighting loss and bereavement as a module? In what ways could Dance Therapy be used constructively during early phase of recovery? |
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Client group (if applicable) |
Patients who had recently experienced CVA, Cardio Vascular Accident , being treated within neurological hospital |
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Research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, anthropological, case study etc.) |
Case study design incorporating movement profiles , questionnaires and contextual material |
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Nature of data collection (e.g., video time-sampling, client questionnaires etc.) |
8 week pilot study with 3 patients with CVA using DMT interventions, questionnaire designed following interviews with other individuals who had recovered from CVA , video analysis with movement profiles designed to observe body attitude and field notes |
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Principal findings (if research completed) |
Movement profile indicated that each patient had disturbance of Flow effort and limited variety of phrasing. Movement parameters appears more dependent upon individual coping styles and premorbid personalities than their common situation. Suggestions that body attitude is a useful predictor of the impact of a CVA upon an individuals sense of autonomy. Indication that defensive strategies and coping resources can be observed through combinations of a patient’s verbal and nonverbal expression; indication that mourning the loss of one’s former self becomes part of the reparative process. .
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Ethical board approving research |
Approval granted by participants for video and writing of thesis |
Details of institutional affiliation, funding body and grade |
Academic institution where registered (if applicable) |
N/a |
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Funding body (if applicable) |
N/a |
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Academic level of research (DgDip, MA, M.Phil, PhD, postdoctoral) (if applicable) |
Masters |
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Clinical institute affiliation (if applicable) |
N/a |
Dates |
Starting date |
1989 |
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Completion date (expected date if not yet complete) |
1990 |
Keywords |
Keywords |
Stroke; CVA; recovery process; bereavement |
Related publications published/unpublished |
Related publications by members of research team |
Unpublished Masters Thesis presented jointly to Faculties of Hahnemann University Graduate School, USA and Laban Centre for Movement and Dance UK |
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Bloom, K. (1994) Movement as a Medium for Psychophysical Integration. Unpublished MA dissertation, University of East London, Department of Social Sciences
Research details |
Name of principle researcher |
Katya Bloom |
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Professional title |
MA, CMA, SRDMT |
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Principle present employment |
Movement therapist in private practice; DMT Supervisor; Teacher at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
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Contact address |
19 Leinster Rd
London N10 3AN |
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Telephone |
020 8444 2071 |
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Fax |
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e-mail |
kbloom@talk21.com |
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Research collaborators |
n.a. |
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Research supervisors |
Heather Price, M Phil, Department of Social Sciences, Univ. of E. London |
Title of research |
Title of research |
Movement as a Medium for Psychophysical Integration |
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Subtitle of research |
N/a |
Research details |
Aims of research |
To make links between the work of Indonesian movement teacher, Suprapto Suryodarmo and psychoanalytic thinking from British Object Relations. |
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Principal research question(s) or research hypothesis/es or research objectives |
What links can be made between these two perspectives on psychophysical processes – broadly speaking representing Eastern and Western sources? |
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Client group (if applicable) |
N/a |
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Research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, anthropological, case study etc.) |
Qualitative research; drawing on my experience of studying with Suryodarmo in Solo, Central Java, Indonesia for 3 months in 1992. |
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Nature of data collection (e.g., video time-sampling, client questionnaires etc.) |
Detailed journal and experiential work within a small group in various natural settings in Indonesia. |
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Principal findings (if research completed) |
Although Suryodarmo’s source of understanding was his embodied relationship with the natural world, his observations about human nature and relationships often paralleled those made by Klein and Winnicott, for example, on such issues as separation, containment, projection and introjection. The two perspectives illuminated each other. |
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Ethical board approving research |
University of East London |
Details of institutional affiliation, funding body and grade |
Academic institution where registered (if applicable) |
University of East London |
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Funding body (if applicable) |
N/A |
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Academic level of research (DgDip, MA, M.Phil, PhD, postdoctoral) (if applicable) |
MA |
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Karkou, V. (1994) An exploratory study of the utilisation of creative arts therapies in treating substance dependence. Unpublished M.Ed. Dissertation: Faculty of Education, University of Manchester.
Research details |
Name of principle researcher |
Vassiliki (Vicky) Karkou |
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Professional title |
Ph.D., M.Ed., PgDip(DMT), B.Ed.Sc. |
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Principle present employment |
Queen Margaret University College
Department of OT and AT, Leith Campus, Edinburgh EH6 8HF |
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Contact address |
0131 317 3350 |
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Telephone |
0131 317 3235 |
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Fax |
VKarkou@qmuc.ac.uk |
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e-mail |
n.a. |
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Research collaborators |
Queen Margaret University College
Department of OT and AT, Leith Campus, Edinburgh EH6 8HF |
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Research supervisors |
Dr. P. Sanderson, University of Manchester |
Title of research |
Title of research |
An exploratory Study of the Utilisation of Creative Arts Therapies in Treating Substance Dependence |
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Subtitle of research |
n.a. |
Research details |
Aims of research |
To explore the use of arts therapies in treating substance (alcohol and drug) misuse. |
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Principal research question(s) or research hypothesis/es or research objectives |
1. Are there settings such as services and centres which enable and support arts therapies for people with substance misuse problems?
What is the philosophy of these settings and the service provision?
2. Are there any practitioners or arts therapists working with this population and if so who are they? How do they work? Which is the theoretical framework that underlines their work?
3. What are the characteristics of the participants in the arts therapies groups? Are there specific withdrawal stages which are more or less suitable for arts therapies interventions? How do they react? What difficulties are specific to working with drug and alcohol misusers within an arts therapies group? |
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Client group (if applicable) |
Alcohol and drug misusers |
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Research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, anthropological, case study etc.) |
Case study methodology (two settings were studied, a drug unit within the NHS and a voluntary organisation) |
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Nature of data collection (e.g., video time-sampling, client questionnaires etc.) |
Interviews, participants observations and informal discussions
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Principal findings (if research completed) |
1.The two settings studied focused on different issues of dependency (e.g., alcohol or drugs) and had different philosophy (one was statutory, while the other non-statutory organisation). This had an effect upon arts therapies provision.
2.1 There were relatively few qualified arts therapists working in the area although arts therapies and related provision was available carried out by arts therapists, OTs and recovered substance misusers.
2.2 There were two main approach found in the field. The one originated from the drug/alcohol field and had a directive, substance-related and often educative character. The other had an insight-oriented focus and was closer affiliated with existing mainstream arts therapies practice. Further collaboration between drug/alcohol workers and arts therapists was required.
3.1 Participants in arts therapies sessions varied in relation to issues of dependency, stage of recovery, age, gender and social class.
3.2 Interventions with a directive character were perceived as appropriate for all stages of recovery, while insight-oriented treatments were seen as appropriate after withdrawal was stabilised |
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Ethical board approving research |
University of Manchester |
Details of institutional affiliation, funding body and grade |
Academic institution where registered (if applicable) |
University of Manchester, Faculty of Education |
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Funding body (if applicable) |
n.a. |
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Academic level of research (DgDip, MA, M.Phil, PhD, postdoctoral) (if applicable) |
M.Ed. |
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Clinical institute affiliation (if applicable) |
n.a. |
Dates |
Starting date |
1993 |
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Completion date (expected date if not yet complete) |
1994 |
Keywords |
Keywords |
Arts therapies, substance misuse, dependence, addiction, case study |
Related publications including unpublished material for internal use |
Related publications by members of research team |
Karkou, V. and Sanderson, P. (1997) ‘An Exploratory Study of the Utilisation of Creative Arts Therapies in Treating Substance Dependence’, The Journal of Contemporary Health, issue 5, spring, pp. 56-61.
Karkou, V. (1999) ‘Arts Therapies in Addiction: A Pilot Research Project - First Part’, Psychiatric Notebooks, 68, 72-82 (in Greek).
Karkou, (2001) ‘Arts Therapies in Addiction: A Pilot Research Project - Second Part’, Psychiatric Notebooks, 73, 63-76 (in Greek)
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Bannerman-Haig S. (1996) ‘Rolling, stretching, tensing, kicking, running, hiding – aspects of infantile movement in DMT. Unpublished MA Dissertation, University of London, Institute of Education.
Research details |
Name of principle researcher |
Bannerman-Haig Sara |
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Professional title |
MA, MA, Post Grad Dip DMT, BA (Hons), Cert.Ed. |
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Principle present employment |
Therapist and Teacher |
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Contact address |
136 Dukes Ave, Muswell Hill, London N10 2QB |
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Telephone |
0208 8831314 |
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Fax |
0208 8831314 |
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e-mail |
sara_haig@hotmail.com |
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Research collaborators |
N/A |
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Research supervisors |
Carol Hanson MACP, MTSP.BA(Hons) |
Title of research |
Title of research |
‘Rolling, stretching, tensing, kicking, running, hiding – aspects of infantile movement in dance movement therapy |
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Subtitle of research |
N/A |
Research details |
Aims of research |
To explore the spontaneous, unconscious dance, movement and play that emerges in dmt with children and adolescents
To consider how the experience of observing an infant for two years within a psychoanalytic framework has influenced and informed my work as a dance movement therapist. |
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Principal research question(s) or research hypothesis/es or research objectives |
What are the ways in which infantile movement can be identified and analysed in the dmt relationship, using a psychoanalytical observational framework?
How the experience of observing an infant within a psychoanalytical framework has influenced and informed my work as a dance movement therapist? |
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Client group (if applicable) |
Children and adolescents with learning disabilities or with emotional and behavioural difficulties |
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Research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, anthropological, case study etc.) |
Qualitative, case study |
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Nature of data collection (e.g., video time-sampling, client questionnaires etc.) |
Empirical observation |
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Principal findings (if research completed) |
1. Selected themes were identified and considered both from a dmt perspective and a psychoanalytical observational perspective. This enabled a multi-disciplinary approach, enabling the therapist to provide greater depth and meaning from the therapeutic process
2. Selected aspects of psychoanalytic theory have informed and have been integrated into my dmt practice more fully. |
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Ethical board approving research |
N/A |
Details of institutional affiliation, funding body and grade |
Academic institution where registered (if applicable) |
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Funding body (if applicable) |
N/A |
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Academic level of research (DgDip, MA, M.Phil, PhD, postdoctoral) (if applicable) |
MA |
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Clinical institute affiliation (if applicable) |
N/A |
Dates |
Starting date |
September 1995 |
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Completion date (expected date if not yet complete) |
August 1996 |
Keywords |
Keywords |
Infantile movement, movement observation, psychoanalytic aspects |
Related publications including unpublished material for internal use |
Related publications by members of research team |
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Bannerman-Haig S. (1998) DMT for children with severe and profound learning difficulties. Unpublished MA Dissertation, University of London, Institute of Education.
Research details |
Name of principle researcher |
Bannerman-Haig Sara |
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Professional title |
MA, MA, Post Grad Dip DMT, BA(Hons), Cert Ed. |
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Principle present employment |
Therapist & Teacher |
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Contact address |
136 Dukes Ave, Muswell Hill, London N10 2QB |
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Telephone |
0208 8831314 |
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Fax |
0208 883 1314 |
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e-mail |
sara_haig@hotmail.com |
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Research collaborators |
N/A |
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Research supervisors |
Prof Brahm Norwich |
Title of research |
Title of research |
Dance Movement Therapy for children with severe and profound learning difficulties |
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Subtitle of research |
N/A |
Research details |
Aims of research |
To look as dance movement therapy as an intervention for children with severe and profound learning disabilities within the school curriculum |
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Principal research question(s) or research hypothesis/es or research objectives |
To evaluate one year of process notes and three years of retrospective notes from a dmt group I had been facilitating over a four year period.
To explore attitudes and perceptions of teachers and head teachers towards dmt within the school setting.
To interview practising dance movement therapists working with the above client group and to look at their theoretical approaches. |
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Client group (if applicable) |
children with severe and profound learning disabilities. |
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Research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, anthropological, case study etc.) |
Qualitative – participant observation, case study documentation, semi-structured interviewing |
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Nature of data collection (e.g., video time-sampling, client questionnaires etc.) |
Qualitative research methods were employed:
Semi-structured interviews with teachers, head teachers and dance movement therapists.
Participant observation, one year of dmt sessions
Analysis of three years of dmt therapy process notes |
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Principal findings (if research completed) |
1. That dmt is beneficial as an intervention for the client group mentioned. This was highlighted by findings from the process notes; the interviews with practising dance movement therapists, teachers and head teachers.
2. Teachers and head teacher felt that dmt works at an emotional level and therefore made it a unique aspect of the school curriculum. It provided a place in which feelings could be acknowledged in a safe, contained and supportive environment. It addressed emotional and behavioural difficulties from a psychodynamic perspective, offering a different approach within the school context.
The findings also mentioned potential drawbacks of having dmt in school and how it was justified within the setting of a school.
3. The findings illustrated the theoretical approaches influencing dance movement therapists working with this client group; the benefits of dmt from the perspectives of dance movement therapists; general dmt aim for this client group; common themes emerging; the justification of dmt within the school curriculum by the dance movement therapists. |
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Ethical board approving research |
N/A. |
Details of institutional affiliation, funding body and grade |
Academic institution where registered (if applicable) |
University of London, Institute of Education, Bedford Way WC1 |
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Funding body (if applicable) |
N/A |
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Academic level of research (DgDip, MA, M.Phil, PhD, postdoctoral) (if applicable) |
MA |
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Clinical institute affiliation (if applicable) |
N/A |
Dates |
Starting date |
September 1997 |
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Completion date (expected date if not yet complete) |
August 1998 |
Keywords |
Keywords |
Children, severe and profound learning disabilities, school |
Related publications including unpublished material for internal use |
Related publications by members of research team |
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Bates, P. (1997) Co-therapy in Dance Movement Therapy, Unpublished MA Dissertation: Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, University of London.
Research details |
Name of principle researcher |
Philippa Bates |
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Professional title |
Dance Movement Therapist |
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Principle present employment |
SW London& St. George’s Mental Health NHS Trust |
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Contact address |
The Bald Faced Stag, Ashurst |
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Telephone |
01892-740904 |
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Fax |
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e-mail |
pippaj@ukonline.co.uk |
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Research collaborators |
dance movement therapists |
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Research supervisors |
Laurence Higgens, Jan Eaton |
Title of research |
Title of research |
Co-therapy in DMT |
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Subtitle of research |
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Research details |
Aims of research |
to explore co-therapy in dmt |
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Principal research question(s) or research hypothesis/es or research objectives |
what, as dance movement therapists do we need to think about and do in order to make our co-therapy relationship gratifying for us and effective for clients |
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Client group (if applicable) |
- |
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Research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, anthropological, case study etc.) |
qualitative |
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Nature of data collection (e.g., video time-sampling, client questionnaires etc.) |
taped (audio) interviews between dyads (co-therapists) |
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Principal findings (if research completed) |
mutual, open communication between therapist is crucial
- paying attention to movement repertoires could provide helpful means of developing co-therapy relationship |
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Ethical board approving research |
Laban Centre |
Details of institutional affiliation, funding body and grade |
Academic institution where registered (if applicable) |
The Laban Centre for Movement and Dance |
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Funding body (if applicable) |
n/a |
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Academic level of research (DgDip, MA, M.Phil, PhD, postdoctoral) (if applicable) |
MA |
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Clinical institute affiliation (if applicable) |
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Dates |
Starting date |
October 1995 |
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Completion date (expected date if not yet complete) |
October 1997 |
Keywords |
Keywords |
co therapy |
Related publications published/unpublished |
Related publications by members of research team |
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Chrysou, M. (1999) Psychosomatic aspects of pain: an exploration of physical and psychic pain in Dance Movement Therapy. Unpublished MA Dissertation: Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, University of London.
Research details |
Name of principle researcher |
Marina Chrysou |
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Professional title |
M.A. DMT |
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Principle present employment |
NHS EPP Trainer |
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Contact address |
Spitafields Health Centre, 9-11 Brick Lane, London E1 6PU |
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Telephone |
020 73775941 |
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Fax |
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e-mail |
marina.chrysou@nhsepp.org |
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Research collaborators |
N/A |
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Research supervisors |
Laurence Higgens, Laban Centre London
Janet Kaylo, Laban Centre London |
Title of research |
Title of research |
Psychosomatic Aspects of Pain |
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Subtitle of research |
An Exploration of Physical and Psychic Pain in Dance Movement Therapy |
Research details |
Aims of research |
To examine the interrelationships between psychic and somatic processes in the experience of ‘pathological’ pain in Dance Movement Therapy. |
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Principal research question(s) or research hypothesis/es or research objectives |
Review medical, psychological, holistic, psychodynamic and DMT perspectives of pain in order to examine:
1. What is the reciprocal relationship between experiences of physical and psychic pain?
2. How may psychic trauma be related to the psychosomatic aspects of pain, in clinical work? |
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Client group (if applicable) |
Clients experiencing chronic pain |
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Research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, anthropological, case study etc.) |
A theoretical study using examples of clinical practice. |
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Nature of data collection (e.g., video time-sampling, client questionnaires etc.) |
Literature review and discussion; clinical vignette.
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Principal findings (if research completed) |
1.1 The psychosomatic assumption in relation to a person’s experience of pain is based on viewing body and psyche as a unity. However, scientific language is steeped in dualistic concepts. To overcome this, different research methods should be applied to investigate the experience of pain as described by clients during dance movement therapy (e.g. heuristic or phenomenological research methods).
1.2 Psychosomatic concepts of pain were
found to be influential in DMT literature. For clients to understand how their emotions affect psyche-soma processes and pain, dance movement therapists rely on creative movement exploration as well as verbal integration.
1.3 Common to all theoretical perspectives reviewed is the importance of emotions in the experience of pain. Furthermore, in clinical work, the emotional experience of pain needs to be acknowledged, felt and thought about so that integration of somatic and psychic pain takes place.
2.1 Psychological suffering may be expressed as pain and somatic symptoms. Past experiences of trauma may further increase vulnerability, hinder natural healing processes and precipitate pain and somatic symptoms.
2.2 A Jungian theoretical perspective (centred around the ‘complex’ theory) was found helpful in order to understand psychosomatic processes in clinical work with a traumatised client experiencing pain.
2.3 DMT can be an effective approach with clients experiencing pain and other somatic symptoms. Further research is necessary to establish benefits and drawbacks of brief and long-term DMT for clients in pain.
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Ethical board approving research |
N/A |
Details of institutional affiliation, funding body and grade |
Academic institution where registered (if applicable) |
Laban Centre for Movement and Dance |
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Funding body (if applicable) |
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Academic level of research (DgDip, MA, M.Phil, PhD, postdoctoral) (if applicable) |
MA |
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Clinical institute affiliation (if applicable) |
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Dates |
Starting date |
1998 |
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Completion date (expected date if not yet complete) |
1999 |
Keywords |
Keywords |
Chronic pain, psychosomatic, trauma |
Related publications including unpublished material for internal use |
Related publications by members of research team |
N/A |
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Nikolitsa, A. (2001) Capturing and Utilising the somatic counter-transferential phenomena: A Heuristic attempt. Unpublished MA Dissertation, Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, University of London
Research details |
Name of principle researcher |
Anastasia Nikolitsa |
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Professional title |
MA DMT, BA Dance Teacher |
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Principle present employment |
Therapist, Teacher |
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Contact address |
168 Seferi Rd, Larissa 41223 |
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Telephone |
+302410 235417 |
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Fax |
+302410 235417 |
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e-mail |
Sunenergydance@mail.gr |
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Research collaborators |
Annette Scwalbe and Lorna Malcolm (DMT) |
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Research supervisors |
Laurence Higgens, Laban Centre London |
Title of research |
Title of research |
Capturing and utilising the somatic counter-transferential phenomena: an Heuristic attempt |
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Subtitle of research |
n/a |
Research details |
Aims of research |
To capture and utilise the somatic phenomena experienced by the Dance Movement Therapist after the end of her clinical sessions in order to make sense of it in relation to the client(s)’ material. |
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Principal research question(s) or research hypothesis/es or research objectives |
The somatic phenomena experienced by the Dance Movement Therapist after the end of her clinical sessions are related to the clients’ material (countertranferential) and that the use of Jung’s active imagination through movement (free improvisation) would serve as a method for capturing the phenomena and exploring it further. |
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Client group (if applicable) |
Mixed Psychiatric out-patients |
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Research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, anthropological, case study etc.) |
Qualitative
Heuristic Methodology |
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Nature of data collection (e.g., video time-sampling, client questionnaires etc.) |
- Video
- Video observation and note keeping – used the two co-researchers mentioned above
- Clinical Log Book notes
- Research Diary
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Principal findings (if research completed) |
The findings revealed meaning about both the clients and the therapist and led to further understandings and insights of:
- the particular feelings the clients experienced while participating in the group Dance Movement Therapy sessions,
- the sensibilities of those feelings,
- the embodied depiction by the therapist of the particular dynamics, relationships, issues or conflicts that pre-occupied individuals or the whole group in each session and
- the therapist’s own responses and feeling states during her contact with the clients
- The findings also include the particulars of the researcher’s own experience of deeply engaging in such a method; information which holds implications about the therapist’s own mechanisms and skills to access, deal with but also disconnect from powerful clinical material.
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Ethical board approving research |
N/A |
Details of institutional affiliation, funding body and grade |
Academic institution where registered (if applicable) |
LABAN CENTRE LONDON |
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Funding body (if applicable) |
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Academic level of research (DgDip, MA, M.Phil, PhD, postdoctoral) (if applicable) |
MA |
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Clinical institute affiliation (if applicable) |
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Dates |
Starting date |
January 2001 |
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Completion date (expected date if not yet complete) |
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Keywords |
Keywords |
Somatic Countertransference
Heuristic
Free improvisation as a means of self-reflection and supervision |
Related publications including unpublished material for internal use |
Related publications by members of research team |
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Loven-Fremder E. (2005) Behavioural Dance Movement Therapy Model: Focused interventions with an adult with autistic features who demonstrates self-injury behaviour (SIB). Unpublished MA Dissertation: University of Roehampton.
Research details |
Name of principle researcher |
Einat Loven-Fremder |
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Professional title |
MA in DMT |
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Principle present employment |
Dance Movement Therapist |
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Contact address |
10e Arkwright Road, London, NW3 6AE |
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Telephone |
02074197391 |
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Fax |
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e-mail |
einatlovenf@hotmail.co.il |
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Research collaborators |
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Research supervisors |
Penny Best |
Title of research |
Title of research |
Behavioural Dance Movement Therapy Model |
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Subtitle of research |
Focused interventions with an adult with Autistic features who demonstrates Self-Injury Behaviour (SIB) |
Research details |
Aims of research |
Develop a new integrative approach of DMT and Behavioural Therapy |
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Principal research question(s) or research hypothesis/es or research objectives |
Explore ways in which different forms of therapy (DMT and Behavioural Therapy) might fit together to decrease SIB of an adult with Autistic features |
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Client group (if applicable) |
Adult with Autism |
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Research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, anthropological, case study etc.) |
Approach: Case Study
Method: Quantitative and Qualitative
Techniques: 1. Single case (n=1) experimental study
2. Narrative account
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Nature of data collection (e.g., video time-sampling, client questionnaires etc.) and type of analysis |
* Video recording of therapy process.
* Video observation and counting with a peer.
* The therapist’s case notes.
* Interviews with parent, teacher, music therapist.
* Observations of client in different venues.
The information gathered from the Baseline phase (through Observations, Interviews and Narrative Account) helped to assess and measure the client’s SIB and to shape the Intervention Programme.
In the Intervention phase, the Intervention programme was employed and I measured its success against the Baseline benchmark. |
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Principal findings (if research completed) |
The data analysis demonstrates the success of the Intervention phase by clearly pointing to a sharp decline in the SIB.
It also presents relevant aspects of the therapist’s journey towards reconciling some of the conflicting beliefs behind the two different forms of therapy. |
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Ethical board approving research |
19 October 2005 |
Details of institutional affiliation, funding body and grade |
Academic institution where registered (if applicable) |
Roehampton University |
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Funding body (if applicable) |
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Academic level of research (DgDip, MA, M.Phil, PhD, postdoctoral) (if applicable) |
MA |
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Clinical institute affiliation (if applicable) |
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Dates |
Starting date |
2003 |
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Completion date (expected date if not yet complete) |
2005 |
Keywords |
Keywords |
BDMT model, Dance Movement Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Adult, Autism, Self Injury Behaviour (head banging), case study, quantitative and qualitative methods, |
Related publications |
Full references for publications and submission of audiovisual material (if relevant) |
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Country |
Country |
UK |
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