MA in Dance Movement Psychotherapy
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Annual course fee
AUD 34,000
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Duration
2 Years
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Intake months
September
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Delivery locations
London
Unfortunately, students from Australia are not accepted for this course. Please reach out to a counsellor for more information.
Talk to a counsellorThis programme is designed for people who have prior dance experience and professionalor volunteering experience with people in need, and would like to practise as a dance movement psychotherapist. ECArTE full member logo 2020.pngDance movement psychotherapy is a relational process in which a client and therapist engage in an empathetic creative process using body movement and dance to assist the integration of emotional, cognitive, physical, social and spiritual aspects of self. We believe that focusing on the creative potential of individuals in a relationship creates a sound ethical basis for psychotherapeutic work. You will be taught by leading experts who will equip you with the skills, experience, and confidence to work as a dance movement psychotherapist. All graduating students are eligible to apply for registration with the Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy (ADMP UK). Graduates often create their own positions; facilitating dance movement psychotherapy sessions within settings including: social services; special needs; schools; psychiatry; probationary and rehabilitation units; forensic psychiatry. Our uniquely interdisciplinary MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy integrates theoretical, experiential and clinical learning, preparing students to practice as dance movement psychotherapists. Practice-based research cascades into teaching emphasising the social, biological and psychological construction of the moving body and meaning-making. The programme offers opportunities for you to explore and expand movement preferences, ways of interacting with others, belief systems, prejudices and values. Emphasis is placed on development of your own style as a dance movement psychotherapist. You also have the opportunity to perform and exhibit your ongoing work in a yearly Arts Therapies exhibition. The MA in DMP benefits from tutors’ practice-based research, which feeds directly in teaching. The programme ethos emphasises a critical consideration o
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Type of institution
University
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Year established
2004
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Total students
12,665
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Digby Stuart College Campus - University of Roehampton - University of Roehampton
Erasmus House, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PU, UK
At Digby Stuart, we work towards creating an inclusive community that celebrates diversity. With over 2000 students living in halls during term time and many more commuting and studying online, we are the largest of the four colleges, and we have a busy programme of activities for staff and students.
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