MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy
Goldsmiths, University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Introduction
MA Dance MovementPsychotherapy
This programme provides you with a broad understanding of the theories and practices of dance movement therapy necessary for safe and effective clinical work, and enables you to practise as a dance movement therapist.
This programme is accredited by the Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy.
Your learning will be underpinned by the principles and practices of psychodynamic psychotherapy within the social, political and multicultural context of mental health care and educational settings. Study is informed by contemporary dance practice, Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) and somatic bodywork.
Through theoretical studies, movement observation studies, dance practice workshops, clinical work and experiential learning, you integrate cognitive understanding and practical experience with a developing awareness of self and other.
The nature of the therapeutic relationship is explored in depth through movement and dance and you have the opportunity to put your learning into practice through at least 90 days of supervised placements. This gives you the opportunity to relate your practical experience to your theoretical studies.
You'll beencouraged to develop your own dance/movement practice and to situate your work in relation to your development as a therapist, to contemporary dance and movement practice. You're required to be in personal therapy throughout the programme (please note that this is at your own cost).
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Modules
- Theory and Practice of Dance Movement Psychotherapy 1
- Experiential Learning 1
- Clinical Placement 1
- Theory and Practice of Dance Movement Psychotherapy 2
- Experiential Learning 2
- Clinical Placement 2
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Mainstream, special and therapeutic schools.
- Pupil referral units
- Organisations for adoption and fostering
- Children and adults in not-for-profit organisations
- Drugs intervention team
- Addictions service
- Dance for Parkinsons
- Prisons
- Community, creative and therapeutic dance for children and adults
- Dance therapy and mindfulness based approaches
- Honorary DMP contract NHS Trust
- Sessional DMP work for C.I.C Dance and Dementia.
- Creative Therapist, NHS Foundation Trust, CAMHS Specialist Intervention Team
- Lecturing (e.g. UEL on use of the body in the counselling/therapy relationship
- PhD study
English Language Requirements
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