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FLOW AND DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY: THEORETICAL LINKS

Aditi Mehta

Volume: 8 Issue: 3 2018

Abstract:

This paper attempts to find theoretical links between the concept of flow and Dance and Movement Therapy. Little work has been done on DMT from a Positive Psychology framework. Flow or optimum experience is a state of complete absorption in the task at hand which leads to loss of self consciousness, distortion of temporal experience and is characterised by intrinsic motivation. DMT is the psychotherapeutic use of dance and movement to bring about emotional, cognitive and physical integration of the person. The links are explored under four themes, namely, the body as a source of flow, balance between challenge and abilities, clear goals and immediate feedback, and intrinsic motivation- relatedness, competence and autonomy. These theoretical links may offer new insight that may add to the therapeutic value of DMT.

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