Full Description
Blanche Evan's holistic philosophy places dance and movement at the core of the therapy process. Delving into the history and development of Evan's comprehensive therapy model, the authors detail the novel contributions of her theories and methods to mind/body integration and expressive arts therapies.
Evan's professional history and innovations are explored, from dancer, choreographer, and creative dance educator for children, to the emergence of her depth-oriented dance/movement therapy. Case vignettes, illustrations, and photos illuminate how integrating expressive dance and movement with verbal communication in therapy opens new resources for psycho-physical transformation, trauma resolution, and meaningful life change. The authors' contemporary applications of Evan's psycho-physical therapy methods highlight their effectiveness in addressing clients' emotional, social, and physical struggles. Evan's humanitarian vision is discussed in relation to current sociocultural challenges, psychotherapy theories, and research supporting integrative models of health.
Essential for dance/movement therapists, psychotherapists, creative arts therapists, somatic practitioners, dance educators, and those seeking greater body/mind integration for personal growth, this accessible book offers inspiration and insight into the transformative power of Blanche Evan's dance/movement therapy.
Contents
Introduction Section 1: Dance Career, Creative Dance Pedagogy, Functional Technique 1. Choreography and Performing Dance Career 2. Creative Dance Pedagogy for Children 3. Functional Technique Section 2: Dance/movement therapy 4. Blanche Evan's Dance/Movement Therapy: Theoretical Foundations 5. Methods for Group Sessions 6. Methods for Individual Sessions 7. Blanche Evan's Place Among Early Dance/Movement Therapists Section 3: Blanche Evan as a Mentor 8. Training with a Master Teacher 9. "Floor/Flight/Feet": Performing Evan's Choreography 10. Colleagues and Students: Ruth Gordon-Benov and Iris Rifkin-Gainer Section 4: Blanche Evan's Contributions: The Next Generation 11. Dance/Movement Therapy: Treating Sexual Trauma in the US and Global Community 12. Dance/Movement Therapy with Cancer Patients and Survivors 13. The Relevance of Evan's Work in Our Changing World
