This study was meaningful in explaining the cognitive, emotional, and sensory motor dimensions of dance on the body and emotions of trauma subjects, and to find out that it is thought to have a healing effect. Feldenkrais principles and char- acterist...
This study was meaningful in explaining the cognitive, emotional, and sensory motor dimensions of dance on the body and emotions of trauma subjects, and to find out that it is thought to have a healing effect. Feldenkrais principles and char- acteristics, a self-awareness program, were used due to the physical and emotional characteristics of trauma subjects, and the limitations of the study were on Felden- krais movement principles and methods.
On a cognitive level, when performing cognitive dance movements using the principles and methods of Feldenkrais movement, one promotes balance and sta- bility of mind and body through inner communication, and confidence and a sense of accomplishment are improved. In addition, mutual concentration and cooper- ation with others are promoted, and trust formation and empathy are improved through understanding and consideration. Therefore, since a new brain nerve net- work is formed, the trauma subject's mind and emotional stability have cognitive healing effects such as free movement and emotional expression.
On an emotional level, trauma subjects change their emotions according to the muscle tension of the body part, and when performing a dance movement using the principles and methods of Feldenkrais movement, they focus on their senses, emotions, facial expressions, and actions to recognize, understand, and accept the meaning of internal conflict. In addition, because the memories accumulated in one's unconscious are expressed outward through their inner senses and emotions, they control and maintain their own senses and emotions, resulting in a healing effect.
In terms of sensory motor, trauma subjects must understand and heal the meaning by summoning their memories and emotions to reality in order to es- cape from frightening situations, events, and fearful emotions. When performing a dance movement using the principles and methods of Feldenkrais movement, the body releases fearful memories and emotions through creative and flexible thinking, free from consciousness, stereotypes, and habits. In addition to internal communication with oneself, the sense of intrinsic acceptance, which regulates and maintains the senses and functions of the muscle and skeleton, is improved.
This changed body and brain appear as a positive response to both cognitive and emotional dimensions.