Embodied Parenting, Attentive Movement and the Kestenberg Movement Profile for Improving Physical, Emotional and Mental Health Domains for Postpartum Parents: A Literature Review

Author

Kayla M. Medeiros, Lesley UniversityFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-18-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MCM - MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Madoka Urhausen

Abstract

Research has shown that dance/movement therapy (DMT) can improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of parents and DMT continues to be researched for parents going through postpartum. Postpartum is a phase of pregnancy that can affect the well-being of both birthing and non-birthing parents. DMT studies such as Kestenberg Movement Profiles (KMP), Embodied Parenting, and Attentive Movement offer techniques that can be used in all phases of the pregnancy. Phases include perinatal, delivery, postpartum, and family work. The review of dance/movement therapy literature and the impact it has on parents going through postpartum is just the beginning of some of the healing parents and families will gain through the experience.

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Recommended Citation

Medeiros, Kayla M., "Embodied Parenting, Attentive Movement and the Kestenberg Movement Profile for Improving Physical, Emotional and Mental Health Domains for Postpartum Parents: A Literature Review" (2024). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 805.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/805