Continuation course in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)
30.0 ECTS creditsDance movement therapy (DMT) is a form of psychotherapeutic treatment where dance, movement, and talk therapy are used as a vehicle for development and change. Body and movement constitute the main vehicle in the interaction. Art therapy, music therapy, and DMT are all forms of creative arts therapy. Dance, movement and psychotherapy are integrated through the artistic and creative process of dance. The knowledge conveyed in this course can be applied to psychotherapy, treatment, health care, social care, and prevention.
Here are a few examples of areas included:
- Theoretical frameworks and models
- Dance and movement as a form of expression and communication
- Work with the students own movement-based expression
- The role of a dance movement therapist
- Dance movement therapy in context
- The relation and interaction between therapist and client/patient
- Practical work with different age groups and target groups
More detailed information about course content, examinations, et cetera, can be found in the course syllabus.
This course is intended for professionals in the private or public sector in the areas of health care, wellness, or treatment, who have completed first-cycle studies. Students must possess psychotherapeutic qualifications equivalent to completed first-cycle studies in psychotherapy. Students must also have completed the Basics of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) for 15 ECTS credits. It is recommended that applicants have practical experience in dance and movement.
Instruction
A distance course where periods of on-campus instruction are combined with independent study remotely. Scheduled instruction comprises lectures, workshops, group projects, and seminars. Considerable weight is given to the students? own experience with dance movement therapy, to be described by the students themselves in personal process journals which will form the basis for group lab sessions. Independent studies comprise literature reviews, digital lectures, group work, and assignment in dance and/or movement. Studies are largely built around the students? active role in their own learning through reflection and exploration of dance and movement. Students cannot pass the course without participating in the dance movement workshops. For that reason, these elements are mandatory. Each instruction weekend includes both theoretical and practical elements. Mandatory on-campus classes take place over a total of 6 weekends (3 per semester), Friday-Sunday.
Upon completion
Students earn the right to the title of dance movement therapist and to work with dance movement therapy. Please note that a dance movement therapy certification comes with additional requirements for clinical work and supervision to be arranged by the students upon course completion. Students have to do at least 160 hours of clinical work and at least 40 hours of supervision. The supervisor is selected based on individual needs but must have at least 5 years of professional experience in dance movement therapy. For more information, please contact Svenska föreningen för dansterapi (the Swedish Dance Therapy Association). They process the applications for certification. Please note that certification does not equal professional status qualification. The licence to practise dance movement therapy without supervision in the fields of psychotherapy/health care is issued pursuant to the provisions as stated by the National Board of Health and Welfare.
Progressive specialisation: A1N (only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level: Second cycle
Entry requirements: Higher Education Diploma of at least 120 ECTS credits and psychotherapeutic qualifications in the form of Basic Education in Psychotherapy (formerly step 1) or equivalent training achieved abroad. The Basics of Dance Movement Therapy (15 ECTS credits) or the Basics of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) (15 ECTS credits) in addition to an approved proficiency test in dance and movement with a focus on communication. Swedish 3 or B and English 6 or B. An equivalence assessment can be made.
Here are a few examples of areas included:
- Theoretical frameworks and models
- Dance and movement as a form of expression and communication
- Work with the students own movement-based expression
- The role of a dance movement therapist
- Dance movement therapy in context
- The relation and interaction between therapist and client/patient
- Practical work with different age groups and target groups
More detailed information about course content, examinations, et cetera, can be found in the course syllabus.
This course is intended for professionals in the private or public sector in the areas of health care, wellness, or treatment, who have completed first-cycle studies. Students must possess psychotherapeutic qualifications equivalent to completed first-cycle studies in psychotherapy. Students must also have completed the Basics of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) for 15 ECTS credits. It is recommended that applicants have practical experience in dance and movement.
Instruction
A distance course where periods of on-campus instruction are combined with independent study remotely. Scheduled instruction comprises lectures, workshops, group projects, and seminars. Considerable weight is given to the students? own experience with dance movement therapy, to be described by the students themselves in personal process journals which will form the basis for group lab sessions. Independent studies comprise literature reviews, digital lectures, group work, and assignment in dance and/or movement. Studies are largely built around the students? active role in their own learning through reflection and exploration of dance and movement. Students cannot pass the course without participating in the dance movement workshops. For that reason, these elements are mandatory. Each instruction weekend includes both theoretical and practical elements. Mandatory on-campus classes take place over a total of 6 weekends (3 per semester), Friday-Sunday.
Upon completion
Students earn the right to the title of dance movement therapist and to work with dance movement therapy. Please note that a dance movement therapy certification comes with additional requirements for clinical work and supervision to be arranged by the students upon course completion. Students have to do at least 160 hours of clinical work and at least 40 hours of supervision. The supervisor is selected based on individual needs but must have at least 5 years of professional experience in dance movement therapy. For more information, please contact Svenska föreningen för dansterapi (the Swedish Dance Therapy Association). They process the applications for certification. Please note that certification does not equal professional status qualification. The licence to practise dance movement therapy without supervision in the fields of psychotherapy/health care is issued pursuant to the provisions as stated by the National Board of Health and Welfare.
Progressive specialisation: A1N (only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level: Second cycle
Entry requirements: Higher Education Diploma of at least 120 ECTS credits and psychotherapeutic qualifications in the form of Basic Education in Psychotherapy (formerly step 1) or equivalent training achieved abroad. The Basics of Dance Movement Therapy (15 ECTS credits) or the Basics of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) (15 ECTS credits) in addition to an approved proficiency test in dance and movement with a focus on communication. Swedish 3 or B and English 6 or B. An equivalence assessment can be made.
Progressive specialisation:
A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Master's level
Admission requirements:
Higher Education Diploma of at least 120 ECTS credits and psychotherapeutical competence equivalent to at least basic psychotherapy training, GPU (formerly step 1), or equivalent training completed in another country, The Basics of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) (DAGDT1 or DAGT01, 15 ECTS credits), and a passed proficiency test in dance and movement with a focus on communication, plus upper secondary level Swedish 3/B and English 6/B, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.