The concept of therapeutic relationship

Marion Chace, the pioneer of dance/movement therapy, describes long term and short term goals when working therapeutically with individuals.  Reflect on your personal feelings about dance and circle one goal that you would like to give yourself for the semester. You will be asked to reflect on how you met or worked toward this goal at the end of the semester.

Goals in Relationship to the concept of therapeutic relationship:

1. Establishing own identity
2. Developing trust
3. Fostering independence
4. Recreating social awareness
5. Developing and maintaining own integrity while accepting social influences

Goals in relation to the concept of body action

1. Creating a realistic body image
2. Activating and integrating body parts
3. Reconstructing the postural gestalt
4. Becoming aware of inner sensations
5. Mobilizing energy
6. Developing mastery and control of body movement
7. Expanding the expressive range

Goals in elation to the concept of symbolism

1. Integrating words, experience and action
2. Externalizing inner thoughts and feelings
3. Expanding the symbolic repertoire
4. Recalling the significant past
5. Resolving conflicts through action
6. Gaining insight

Goals in relation to rhythmic group activity

1. Sensing own vitality
2. Participating in shared experiences
3. Channeling energy within a structure
4. Being aware of and responsive to others
5. Promoting interaction
6. Bonding people with disparate feelings and life styles
7. Developing awareness of shared feelings and experiences
8. Developing openness for new learning and acceptance of self