This phenomenological study explored the clinical experiences of Korean dance movement therapists working with individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on therapists’ physical, emotional, and professional experiences. Interview data and visual artwork were collected from six dance movement therapists. Qualitative analysis identified 42 subcategories, 13 categories, and 5 themes: (a) body play as a driving force for psychophysical development, (b) limitations in the clinical field due to multiple factors, (c) struggles and threats to professionalism in evaluation, (d) cultivating professionalism and interpersonal support to overcome clinical challenges, and (e) qualities and roles for professional life. This study aimed to provide vivid descriptions conveying the clinical experiences of dance movement therapists working with individuals with developmental disabilities in Korea, where dance/movement therapy continues to grow in clinical and academic fields.

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韩国舞蹈/运动治疗师与发育障碍人士合作的临床经验：现象学研究

这项现象学研究探讨了韩国舞蹈运动治疗师与发育障碍人士合作的临床经验，重点关注治疗师的身体、情感和专业经验。采访数据和视觉艺术作品是从六位舞蹈运动治疗师那里收集的。定性分析确定了 42 个子类别、13 个类别和 5 个主题：(a) 身体游戏作为心理物理发展的驱动力，(b) 由于多种因素导致临床领域的局限性，(c) 评估中专业精神的挣扎和威胁， (d) 培养专业精神和人际支持以克服临床挑战，以及 (e) 职业生涯的素质和角色。这项研究旨在提供生动的描述，传达舞蹈运动治疗师在韩国与发育障碍人士合作的临床经验，其中舞蹈/运动治疗在临床和学术领域不断发展。