Dance-Movement Therapy

Did you know that dancing can be a form of therapy? It’s true! In fact, it’s an entire field that’s been growing since the 1940s. The American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) defines Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) as the psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual. In other words, moving your body helps motivate the mind.

What we do in Dance/Movement Therapy:

  • Use movement as a way to communicate
  • Integrate motor, communication, cognitive, and emotional skills to improve all 4 areas
  • Develop strategies to cope with anger or frustration
  • Develop strategies to self-soothe
  • Develop strategies to regulate big emotions
  • Develop strategies to remain calm and alert
  • Promote health and wellbeing
  • Have fun!