A proposal for emotional intelligence development through dance movement therapy. Issue 2 (3rd April 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ortuño-Ibarra, Andrea; Rodríguez-Jiménez, Rosa-María
• Is Part Of: Body, movement and dance in psychotherapy. Volume 18:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 93
• Page End: 109
• Publication Date: 2023-04-03
• Subjects: Dance movement therapy -- emotional intelligence -- education -- self-regulation -- Laban Bartenieff movement analysis; Dance therapy -- Periodicals; Movement therapy -- Periodicals; Exercise therapy -- Periodicals; 616.891655
• DOI: 10.1080/17432979.2022.2081256
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-2979

Abstract

Abstract: Emotional Intelligence (EI) as a predictor of success has received a lot of attention since research shows that EI can be taught at any age. Traditionally emotional education has focussed on cognitive skills-based interventions. By connecting the principles of dance movement therapy (DMT), EI development, Emotional Regulation (ER) and the benefits of movement, a bridge is built permitting the proposal of a DMT EI Educational Model. Laban Bartenieff Movement Analysis (LBMA) together with the relationship between motor patterns and emotions is a core part of this proposal. A reflective process based on previous experiences of IE development in academic settings by one of the authors has enriched the model. It is organised into four modules; each module is associated with an EI branch, a social-emotional skill, a DMT element, an exploration quality, an aimed outcome and examples. Some suggestions about the applicability in different contexts and populations have also been incorporated.