The recognition and integration of neuroscientific concepts into Dance/Movement therapeutic knowledge and practice is valuable and advantageous. The presentation offers current neuroscience insights that coincide with the well-established nature, principles and methods of DMT, enabling comprehensive understandings of the clinical landscape. Touching upon fundamental aspects of the self and self-other interaction, mechanisms of the embodied, predictive and relational brain emerge. The on-going creation of internal models of the body in the world are explored, along with interpersonal mirroring, simulation and synchronization mechanisms that support empathy and mentalization. An integrative brain-body-mind approach encourages neuroplasticity and the enrichment of our psychotherapeutic practice.

Sharon Vaisvaser, PhD.