Applied Anatomy and Neuroscience in Counseling

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This course investigates anatomical, physiological, and neurological structures and functioning as they apply to cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes. Students will gain confidence in applying the science of understanding the body to the practice of Body Psychotherapy and Dance Movement Therapy. Particular attention will be paid to the embodiment aspects of learning about anatomy and neuroscience, and how they inform working with somatic awareness and body-and movement-based interventions in a clinical setting.