New Journal Article Introduces Dance/Movement Therapy to Occupational Therapy in the Form of Somatic Therapy.
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New Journal Article Introduces Dance/Movement Therapy to Occupational Therapy in the Form of Somatic Therapy.
Chi for Two® Creators explore how somatic therapy might resolve infant reflexes in latest issue of Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy.
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — Infant reflexes have been studied by occupational therapists for some time. With the recent publication of “Chi for Two® developmental relational practices: A lens for examining how somatic therapy might resolve infant reflexes” in Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, originator Dee Wagner and co-developer Caroline Gebhardt further explore how Chi for Two®, a mindful embodiment method and multi-generational trauma healing method, continues to provide a deeper understanding of human anatomy, in particular the rhythm of the engagement and release of the two branches of the vagus on the striatum.
The article, available for select inquiries below, brings dance/movement therapy to occupational therapy in the form of somatic therapy. Infant reflexes have long been studied by occupational therapists. Dance/movement therapists shine light on the therapeutic dance, helping us see how client/therapist interactions "re-parent" nervous system functioning.
Wagner says, “This article delves into what creates mobilization with Play/Dance, and provides a richer understanding of mobilization in Play/Dance versus mobilization with Fight/Flight — and ultimately this anatomical difference between Play/Dance and Fight/Flight seems to me to be the pathway to peace.”
Wagner and Gebhardt explain the rhythm of the engagement and release of the two branches of the vagus and how it affects the striatum, which makes goal-directed movement possible.
Gebhardt says, “Reaching an arm and hand is goal-directed movement. Understanding how we mobilize the movement Reach can explain addictive patterning - the difference between being able to Reach "soberly" (Play/Dance) versus a desperate Reach/Grab/Pull showing up in one’s arms and hands beyond one’s control (Fight/Flight).”
Lastly, the article could help the many practitioners using the polyvagal-informed Safe and Sound Protocol. Chi for Two® is an ideal somatic therapy to accompany the Safe and Sound Protocol and will likely offer ideal support for the new Rest and Restore Protocol.
For information on how to receive a limited, free version of the article, Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, or to schedule an interview with its authors Dee Wagner or Caroline Gebhardt, please contact https://www.chifortwo.com/contact-us today.