{"value"=>"<p> <span class=\"title\">“Attachment: A Case Study of a Relationship Between a Dance Therapist and a client”</span></p> <p>This case study examines the process of how a relationship developed between a dance therapist and a communication impaired, emotionally disturbed preschool boy. Various theoretical frameworks are reviewed to provide a historical overview of the literature and offer alternative positions on the nature and role of relationships in the therapeutic alliance. Beginning with Freud, the drive model is discussed and viewed as the precursor of later relational models, primarily object relations and attachment theory. Reviewed are the theories of Sullivan, Fairbairn, Winnicott, Mahler and Bolby, among others. Recent clinical studies which have sought to test the theories of Bolby are cited.</p> <p>Attachment issues are discussed as a logical and effective resource for work with children and other clients who lack a developed ego and the secondary process skills needed to manipulate or conceal their attachment needs. In recognizing the fragility of the child's ego, the attachment needs can be a useful tool for dance therapists in creating a therapeutic alliance and help the client discover appropriate behaviors and communications skills.</p>"}