A Specialized Dance/Movement Therapy Assessment and Proposed Plan for Addressing the Physical and Emotional Well-being of Line Workers

Author

Jordan RodriguesFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-16-2020

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MA - Master of Arts

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Kelvin A. Ramirez, PhD., ATR-BC, LCAT

Abstract

This capstone thesis utilized qualitative methods to explore the experiences of National Grid linemen for the purposes of creating a dance/movement therapy warm-up. Information was gathered through individual meetings, where questions about participants’ physical, mental, and emotional health were discussed in relation to their specific occupation. From the information gathered, six themes were identified. To address the recognized issues, eight proposed warm-ups were created. The warm-ups, specifically crafted from participants’ firsthand accounts, are rooted in both Laban Movement Analysis principles and Bartineff Fundamentals. Sessions are intended to be run by a licensed dance/movement therapist at the beginning of each workday and would last for approximately 15 minutes. Future implications include further research, which would explore the effectiveness and perceived benefits of created sessions with line workers to further explore the benefits of dance/movement therapy with those who comprise this hard-working population.

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Recommended Citation

Rodrigues, Jordan, "A Specialized Dance/Movement Therapy Assessment and Proposed Plan for Addressing the Physical and Emotional Well-being of Line Workers" (2020). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 353.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/353