b'T3 Journal - Student Writing in Drama, University of Exeter 2019-20as a result of abuse, the participants were made awareHenceforth, I believe that further research needs to of their ability to control the existence of others withinbe conducted, to advocate for the case of creative their space (Fisher 1973, as cited in Chaiklin andinterventions in a scientific field of psychological therapy. Wengrower 2009). As Fisher states, each person has toFurther, although this paper is mainly focused on the develop confidence that the walls of his or her body (thepersonal healing of the survivor, further discussion can most fundamental home base) are adequate to shieldbe instigated about how creative therapies, such as drama and protect him or her from outside forces that can dotherapy, can address latter steps of the therapeutic process - potential harm (1973). This established that the survivorsfor example, how interpersonal skills encouraged in drama had the power to control their personal space amongstcan help the survivor regain trust in others. Extending this other individuals and could have arguably ignited feelingsresearch would enhance the chances of creative embodied of confidence and self-ownership. interventions taking place in every-day life for patients suffering from PTSD or embodied trauma.Additionally, from the embodied sense of movement and space, participants began to discover their innerThis paper has concluded that cultivating a mind-body space within them; I discovered the discomfort insideconnection correlates to regaining a sense of self- myself and listened to my inner insecurity. I realised [sic]ownership and power. This development is due to the that my body was so tense and that it would not relax formind-body connection resulting in a greater sense of inner a single moment. I have felt everything was my faultpeace, and improved self-confidence. On the other hand, [sic]. Now I know how to be positive to comfort mya gained sense of ownership and power is achieved through inner soul (Participant, 2015, as cited in Ho, 2015: 14).the expression of emotion, when the survivor was once This participants reflections suggest that the movementsilenced. This induces a greater understanding of ones exercises enabled connection with her suppressedinner emotions, which is a crucial factor of the mind and emotions. The experience increased her understandingbody connection. Therefore, the creative arts appear to be of her bodys needs and ways in which to address them:influential and significant, particularly in circumstances the reconnection of her mind and body allowed herwhere people are vulnerable and require assistance.to experience affect and express her inner world, and to recognise [sic] meaning in her behaviour [sic] and relationship (Krantz, 1999, as cited in Cristobal, 2018: 80). Here she concluded that she was not to blame forBlock, B., 1998. Keep Them in Their Place: Applying Labans Notion the event of sexual abuse. Henceforth the participantof Kinesphere and Place in Teaching Scientific Concepts. Journal ofgained ownership over her experience, overcomingPhysical Education, Recreation & Dance, 69 (3), pp.43-47.her self-blame. As a result, it can be argued that a mindChaiklin, S. and Wengrower, H., 2009. The Art And Science Of Dance/and body connection additionally correlates to a senseMovement Therapy.of self-ownership. Cristobal, K., 2018. Power of Touch: Working with Survivors of Sexual Abuse Within Dance/Movement Therapy. American Journal of Dance In conclusion, it is apparent that creative embodiedTherapy, 40(1), pp.68-86.therapies hold great potential in helping survivors ofHo, R., 2015. A place and space to survive: A dance/movement therapy sexual abuse regain connections with their bodies andprogram for childhood sexual abuse survivors. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 46, pp.9-16.thus feel a sense of self-ownership and power. This res-earch paper has therefore concluded that the body andPerryman, K., Blisard, P. and Moss, R., 2019. Using Creative Arts in Trauma Therapy: The Neuroscience of Healing. Journal of Mental Health mind exist as a cohesive whole. It is further deducedCounseling, 41(1), pp.80-94.that the experience of a traumatic event, such as sexual abuse, leads to trauma being suppressed and storedRuff, M., 2020. The Wisdom Of The Receptors: Neuropeptides, The Emotions, And The BodymindCandace Pert, Phd. [online] Candace Pert, PhD. within the living matrix of the body, and thus hasAvailable at: http://candacepert.com/articles/the-wisdom-of-the-multiple negative impacts. receptors-neuropeptides-the- emotions-and-the-bodymind/ [Accessed 4 May 2020].Additionally, dance/movement therapy allows the vic-tim to express themselves through movement, thus gaining an enhanced understanding of ones inner emotions, releasing any suppressed trauma and stress. 16'