Memory and Forgetfulness in Dance/Movement Therapy with Children Who Have Undergone Sexual Trauma

Einat Shuper Engelhard

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Abstract

Children who have experienced sexual trauma carry body memories not recorded in the mind. In such circumstances, the trauma is expressed in actions, with no ability to speak it and give it meaning or interpretation. This chapter describes manifestations of the dissociation mechanism in childhood and the significance of attention and sensitive orientation to embodied knowledge, for achieving a life not governed by the trauma. The ideas of Anne Alvarez accompany the theoretical thinking throughout the chapter.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDance/Movement Therapy and Sexual Abuse
Subtitle of host publicationAssessment and Intervention Based on Body-Mind Approaches
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages9-16
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781000830781
ISBN (Print)9781032312910
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes

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