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Dance/Movement Therapy

May 9, 2020June 20, 2020
by Maya Wheeler

Expressive Art Therapies is a wide variety of sub-modalities that can be utilized in many different settings and solve a range of issues. One of these sub-modality is Dance/Movement Therapy. (by GoodTherapy)

Dance/movement therapy, usually referred to simply as dance therapy or DMT, is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Beneficial for both physical and mental health, dance therapy can be used for stress reduction, disease prevention, and mood management. In addition, DMT’s physical component offers increased muscular strength, coordination, mobility, and decreased muscular tension. Dance/movement therapy can be used with all populations and with individuals, couples, families, or groups. In general, dance therapy promotes self-awareness, self-esteem, and a safe space for the expression of feelings.

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Finding Opportunities During Quarantine

April 25, 2020June 13, 2020
by Maya Wheeler

The COVID 19 pandemic is taking place and rapidly changing our lives. Concerts, sporting events, and any community gatherings are being canceled. We are facing a social isolation. This unexpected and unprecendent change creates stress, anxiety, and depression. We have almost no power to change world events (well, still have some of the power). However, we can definitely change our reaction to this.

I have a list of what can be done to overcome an anxiety and spend the time in isolation productively. Here is the list of what can be done:

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Dance/Movement Therapy

Finding Opportunities During Quarantine