Journal of Trauma and Rehabilitation

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Renata Martinec Author

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Subjects of specialization
Trauma;, Psycho physical imbalances, Rehabilitation; , Dancing therapy;

Affiliation
Department for Motor Disturbances, Chronic Disease and Art-therapies, Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Zagreb, Borongajska 83f, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia

Biography

Dr. Renata Martinec is an Associate Professor in the department of Motoric Disorders, Chronic Diseases and Art Therapies at University of Zagreb. She received her doctorate in Health Education and Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Zagreb. She received a Master of Science degree  in Health Education and Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Zagreb, and a Bachelor degree in Movement Health Education and Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Zagreb.

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Research Article Open Access

Dance Movement Therapy in the Wider Concept of Trauma Rehabilitation

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Renata Martinec

We have recently witnessed a growing number of events that can be characterized as traumatic. Due to serious consequences that can be caused by traumatic experience, additional efforts have been made to prevent or reduce trauma-related symptoms. Various therapy models oriented to persons who suffer from traumatic experience are based on the idea of supporting resilience as an individual's ability to positively adapt to stress or adversity. As the body is the dominant media in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) this kind of therapy can be particularly useful in the area of physical trauma, physical abuse, and body-image disturbances or in conditions where certain physical or sensory limitations inhibit the realization of emotional or social needs. Namely, in variou... view more»

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