Dmt Limitations

Limitations of the Study
One of the reasons why dance movement therapy [DMT] is not more widely used to treat psychological disorders, is due to the lack of substantial research. Firstly, there is a lack of evidence-based research that shows that DMT works beyond its holistic therapeutic qualities. In order to sufficiently prove this, further quantitative data is needed. Next, the majority of the research used a small sample size and gender and ethnicity did not vary. Palo-Bengtsson & Ekman (2002) and Rabinovich (2012) used a sample size of six, Hamill et al. (2012). A sample size of eighteen, Guzmán-García et al. (2013) used a sample size of thirteen, and Rösler et al. used a sample size of ten. Thus, studies are needed using larger sample
By using Carl Roger's Client-Centered therapy, a Humanistic theory, therapists help the client by using genuine concern, interest, and care for their clients; instead of controlling their clients' inner experiences (Hill & Nakayama, 2000). Instead of solely using conversation, DMT used client-centered therapy to help their clients direct the session and express themselves through both conversation and
The therapist will help the client uncover destructive patterns of thought and self-destructive beliefs and behaviors. CBT helps by replacing negative thoughts with positive expectations. In working in conjunction with DMT, CBT can be especially useful for clients with eating disorders and ASD.
Overall, by incorporating Client-Centered therapy, the Jungian theories, and CBT along with the kinesthetic approach of DMT, dance movement therapy uses a unique and effective holistic and integrative approach of