{"value"=>"<p> <span class=\"title\">Becoming a Dance/Movement Therapist: A Puerto Rican Student's Experience.</span></p> <p>This paper begins with the Hypothesis that culture plays a role in the process of becoming a dance/movement therapist. To consider frames of reference for perception and behavior, the literature covers the subject of culture and values, religious background, family characteristics and communication style of Puerto Ricans. Lastly, the literature dealing with training of students is reviewed. In light of the above, the experience as a Puerto Rican student in a mainland training program is discussed.</p> <p>The conclusion is that culture plays a role in the process of becoming a therapist. Students undergoing training in therapeutic work are prone to sense cultural factors, social and cultural differences and cultural obstacles. However, when it comes to interpersoanl relations, knowledge of culture is important in determining whether an issue is cultural rather then personal. Thus, training personnel need to be aware of what is cultural and what is a basic point of view or personal understanding when analyzing behavior.</p>"}