Abstract
This research investigates the intersection of mental health trauma and clinical dance therapy within migrant populations in Turin, Italy. In collaboration with voluntary doctors at a migrant medical clinic and in hosting apartments and hotels, the study employs an interdisciplinary health sciences approach to assess the physiological and psychological health needs of migrants. Interdisciplinary health science in this context involves combining insights from health geography to analyze spatial and environmental factors, psychology to assess mental health wellbeing, medicine and public health for clinical evaluations, and somatic and creative therapies like Clinical Dance Therapy to promote healing. This integrated approach fosters a deeper understanding of health challenges and generates innovative solutions tailored to the complexities of migrant well-being. The research examines how Clinical Dance Therapy provides a unique space for embodied healing processes, fostering well-being and resilience while addressing the profound impacts of traumatic events. By emphasizing dignity and individual agency, this study underscores the transformative potential of movement-based therapies in advancing holistic health interventions for displaced individuals. Utilizing qualitative and longitudinal research methods, the study explores the impact of clinical dance therapy over time, providing insights into its role within medical teams.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
KEYWORDS
Clinical Dance Therapy, Dignity in Health Care, Migrant Health, Interdisciplinary
