Keywords
dance movement therapy, Generation Y, adolescent, ve-part session
Page #: 172
This paper defines Generation Y and presents some ideas to help the therapist use dance, movement, drama and expressive arts in a methodology relevant to this population’s needs, values and expectations. While the characteristics of this generation are currently emerging and changing in response to their rapidly changing familial, social and global environments, a number of key traits stand out. This article introduces dmt work with two Generation Y populations, young mothers and their infants, and adolescents. Within the framework of a five-part dance movement therapy session, the components that, from my own experience, have effectively supported my endeavours to reach, engage and af rm Generation Y are summarised.