Building Attachment Between Infant and Caregiver with Postpartum Depression Through Dance Movement/Therapy
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Steinberg, Teri
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2020-05-01
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dance/movement therapy , postpartum depression , attachment , attunement , Dance
Dance Movement Therapy
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Dance/Movement Therapy Theses
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This thesis discusses the process of fostering secure attachment with infants and mothers suffering from postpartum depression, through dance/movement therapy. The mother-infant attachment and how it affects the overall lifespan of an individual. The impact of postpartum depression on attachment, and its effect throughout the lifespan is discussed, as well as different treatment intervention for insecure attachment and postpartum depression. Since insecure attachment is a common result of postpartum depression, a dual intervention process is recommended. Dance/movement therapy, with its emphasis on the body and non-verbal relationship building, provides a space to address both of these challenges.
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