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Bind, Tether, and Transcend: Achieving Integration Through Extra-Therapeutic Dance

Kain, Megan Marie
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1322-1465
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1466901499

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2016, Psy. D., Antioch University, Antioch Santa Barbara: Clinical Psychology.
The purpose of this study is to examine the lived experience of achieving integration through the fine art form of dance, using a phenomenological method coupled with narrative and arts-based research. Research material illustrating the various manifestations of integration will be derived from interviews of ten professional dancers representing the non-dominant cultural discourse. Through the application of theoretical underpinnings of somatic psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, psychoneuroimmunology, and relational psychotherapy, this qualitative research seeks to articulate the esoteric healing forces derived from creative movement that fortifies self and fosters resilience within individuals. While dance might constitute an effective processing and coping mechanism for handling everyday stress, this may be especially true for those dealing with histories of childhood adversity and trauma. Healing, integrative properties of dance may aid the individual in navigating both current life challenges as well as coping with the struggle for re-integration in the aftermath of trauma. The electronic version of this dissertation is available free at Ohiolink ETD Center, www.ohiolink.edu/etd
Sharleen O'Brien, PhD. (Committee Chair)
Chris Howard, PsyD (Committee Member)
Paula Thomson, PhD (Other)
157 p.
Art Education; Clinical Psychology; Communication; Cultural Anthropology; Dance; Developmental Psychology; Early Childhood Education; Education Philosophy; Ethnic Studies; Fine Arts; Gender Studies; Glbt Studies; Health; Kinesiology; Mental Health; Minority and Ethnic Groups; Neurobiology; Performing Arts; Personality Psychology; Physical Education; Psychobiology; Psychology; Public Health; Social Psychology; Spirituality; Therapy
dance; dancers; trauma; expressive arts therapy; integration; childhood adversity; non-dominant cultural discourse; phenomenology; arts-based research; nonverbal interventions; somatic; neurobiology; affect regulation; spirituality; attunement; resilience

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  • Kain, M. M. (2016). Bind, Tether, and Transcend: Achieving Integration Through Extra-Therapeutic Dance [Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1466901499

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Kain, Megan. Bind, Tether, and Transcend: Achieving Integration Through Extra-Therapeutic Dance. 2016. Antioch University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1466901499.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Kain, Megan. "Bind, Tether, and Transcend: Achieving Integration Through Extra-Therapeutic Dance." Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1466901499

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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