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| Id: | 57 |
| Author: | Irena Vujanovic |
| Title: | The use of DMT in working with socially excluded young people |
| Award: | MA, specialization |
| Discipline: | Dramatherapy, DMT |
| Keyword: | movement, art therapy, DMT, self-image, personal growth, "young people with limited opportunities", behaviour and personality disorders in young people, case study |
| University_College: | University of LjubljanaFaculty of Education |
| Country: | Slovenia |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Language: | Slovenian |
| Abstract: | My thesis considers the effects of DMT on a group of so called “young people with limited opportunities”. In a separate case study, I concentrated on a close examination of the process and effects of DMT on a 21 year old woman, Karmen. In the theoretical part, I did a thorough study of various subjects that I considered relevant for the present thesis: the basis of movement and dance and their connection with other arts. From a sociological point of view, I described the contradictions within contemporary society that are producing new forms of poverty. The results of these contradictions are social displacement of “non competitive” individuals, reduction of the self-image in young people, causing failure at school, as well as an increase in psychological and social vulnerability. Creativity in all domains seems to be a remedy for this destructive current in modern society. Creativity may help the personal growth of individuals and lead towards a more healthy society. One example of this might be the “active culture” which has many points in common with art therapies. In the theoretical part, I described the PUM programme (Project Learning for Young Adults) which, together with a three-months-long DMT workshop, had a significant effect on the woman, Karmen. The empirical research was carried out according to the action research model. It included seven participants (secondary school and university students as well as young people who participated in the PUM programme). Karmen took part in the case study The dance-movement therapeutic workshop represents a good example of inclusion, with young people from different social strata participating. Considering the positive response to the workshop, I think it can be taken as a good example of an activity that has the capacity to motivate young people who are on the »fringe«. It works both therapeutically and as a preventative measure. |
| Email: | irena.vujanovic@guest.arnes.si |
| Date: | 8/20/2007 10:53:25 AM |