For many years, dance movement therapy was practiced only in the United States, but today new methods and theories related to this field are being developed throughout the world. The authors of this book - leading experts from different countries - create a broad panorama of the history of the formation, development and latest achievements of dance and movement therapy. Basic concepts, theories, intercultural features of dance and movement therapy, systems for describing and analyzing movement are examined. Issues of specific work with patients are raised: children, families, adults with mental disorders and older people with dementia. All this makes this book a unique guide to the therapeutic use of dance and movement, which will be useful not only to specialists and teachers, but also to a wide range of representatives of the helping professions.