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Ethical Considerations in Dance/Movement

Therapy and Technology

Electronic communication and distance therapy present an extended interactional context in professional therapy practice. Technology is fast, informal, reaches far and wide, and is durable. The very qualities that make technology compelling and hold its promise, introduce risks. Ethical technology assisted therapy practices remain informed by fundamental ethical principles and governed by current code and standards clauses. The following tips are compiled from multiple sources. They are a summary of the power point slides from the ADTA conference presentation Schelly Hill, E. & Sevett, P. (2012) The Ethical Use of Technology in Dance/Movement Therapy. Perhaps most importantly, we recommend that you dialogue and consult as you explore the frontier of technological applications in dance/movement therapy practice. Slow down the speed of electronic media transmission by pausing to consider its ethical implications. Additional resources are listed at the end of the ethics tip sheet.

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