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Introduction. PART I.1. A. Purpose and Scope of the Book. B. Foundational Concepts for Medical Dance/Movement Therapy. C. The Context of Medical Dance/Movement Therapy. 2. Psychological Concepts for Medical Dance/Movement Therapy. 3. The Science Behind Medical Dance/Movement Therapy. PART II. Applications of Medical Dance/Movement Therapy. 4.A. Dance/Movement Therapy in General Medical Care. B. Child and Adolescent Patients. 5. Dance/Movement Therapy in Cancer Care. A. Dance/Movement Therapy and General Psychooncology. 6. Related Applications. A. Families and Caregivers. B. Death, Dying and Bereavement. PART III. Research and Education. 7. Research Issues in Medical Dance/Movement Therapy. A. Assessment in Medical DMT. B. Methodological Considerations. 8. Patient-Provider Communication: Implications for Dance/Movement Therapy. 9. Professional Preparation for Medical Dance/Movement Therapy. A. Academic Preparation. B. Personal Preparation. C. Experiential Training Exercises. References. Appendix A. Biographies of Dance/Movement Therapy Interviewees. Appendix B. Additional Resources for the Medical Dance/Movement Therapist. Appendix C. Script for Eliciting the Relaxation Response. Index.