<P>What can dance movement contribute to psychotherapy?</P><P></P><P>This thoroughly updated edition of <EM>Dance Movement Therapy</EM> echoes the increased world-wide interest in dance movement therapy and makes a strong contribution to the emerging awareness of the nature of embodiment in psychotherapy. Recent research is incorporated, along with developments in theory and practice, to provide a comprehensive overview of this fast-growing field.</P><P>Helen Payne brings together contributions from experts in the field to offer the reader a valuable insight into the theory and practice of dance movement therapy. The contributions reflect the breadth of developing approaches, covering subjects including:</P><UL><P><LI>dance movement therapy with people with dementia</LI><LI>group work with people with enduring mental health difficulties</LI><LI>transcultural competence in dance movement therapy</LI><LI>Freudian thought applied to authentic movement</LI><LI>embodiment in dance movement