§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

dance therapist

Dance therapists support individuals with their emotional, mental or physical health problems helping them to improve their body awareness, self-esteem, social integration and personal development through dance and movement patterns within a therapeutic environment.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

link between dance and music style dance therapy psychological theories

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

autism human physiology evaluation of psychological performance psychology eating disorders psychotherapy principles

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

have emotional intelligence assess the patient's therapeutic needs provide health education develop codified movements write work-related reports develop creative ideas develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship observe healthcare users harmonise body movements inspire enthusiasm for dance listen actively perform dances maintain healthcare user data confidentiality

OPTIONALOptional competences

contribute to continuity of health care empathise with the healthcare user plan choreographic improvisation handle patient trauma respond to changing situations in health care comply with legislation related to health care work with healthcare users' social network perform musical improvisations in therapy apply risk management in sports diagnose mental disorders ensure safety of healthcare users use communication techniques apply organisational techniques be a role model in community arts develop methods for choreographic integration

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)