The Mind–Body Connection in Dance/Movement Therapy: Theory and Empirical Support

American Journal of Dance Therapy

Volumn 38, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 311-333

  Acolin, Jessica ^a  

^a NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

Behavioral neuroscience; Cognitive neuroscience; Dance movement therapy theory; Embodiment; Mind body connection

Indexed keywords

EID: 84983732460     PISSN: 01463721     EISSN: 15733262     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10465-016-9222-4     Document Type: Article

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