{"value"=>"<p> <span class=\"title\">A Case of an Emotionally Disturbed Girl</span></p> <p>See also videotape list.</p> <p>This paper presents a case study of Lara, an emotionally disturbed 7 year old Soviet Jewish girl, and includes the analysis of three videotaped dance/movement therapy sessions. I chose to work with Lara because I was drawn to her odd yet intriguing personality. When I had first seen Lara, sitting amongst a room full of children, she was withdrawn into her coat and would haphazardly strike out with sudden vocal bursts and kicking. Lara appeared to be the most disturbed child in the room and yet she emitted the loudest non-verbal message of wanting to be heard. At that moment I considered her case to be challenging and one from which much could be learned.</p> <p>My goals in dance/movement therapy for Lara were to establish a trusting relationship, increase her sense of self-esteem, and enable her to acknowledge and explore her own emotions. The literature review covers pertinent aspects of Soviet culture, theories of child development, and the use of dance/movement therapy with the abused and emotionally disturbed child.</p> <p>Through the use of dance/movement therapy Lara was able to make advancements and experience trust and nurturance that she had not yet been able to fully experience with her mother and other caretakers. At the time of our last session together, Lara was beginning to verbally express the feelings she had buried deep inside</p>"}