ABSTRACT
This chapter examines a developing discipline named Authentic Movement (AM), which can be used to promote emotional wellbeing and health. It is one of many methods found in the practice of dance movement therapy (DMT) — soon to become a state registered profession alongside the other three arts therapies (art, drama and music). I will begin with an overview of Authentic Movement, its history, why it is used and with whom, and will follow this with sections describing Authentic Movement groups from both a practical and a theoretical basis together with examples. In brief, Authentic Movement as described here aims to increase connections between body, mind and spirit in the context of a group approach to health and healing, embodiment and wellbeing through movement.
