Transcript cats panel 2013 – power point – dance

Dance/Movement Therapy
Dance/movement therapy is the
psychotherapeutic use of movement to further
the emotional, cognitive, physical and social
integration of the individual. It is an embodied
approach predicated on the empiricallysupported concept of bi-directional mind/body
integration. It is biopsychosocial, informed by
systems theory, and various theories of therapy.
www.adta.org/
Lora Wilson Mau, MA, BC-DMT
www.drexel.edu
www.92Y.org
www.disarmingtheplayground.com
www.octaband.com
www.antioch.edu
Dance/Movement Therapy
Experiential
With special thanks to:
Christine Stevens, MSW, MT-BC
Founder, UpBeat Drum
Circles www.ubdrumcircles.com
Author, The Art and Heart of Drum Circles
Song: Power Groove
Album: Drumming Up Diva
Dance/Movement Therapy Populations
 All Ages: Infants, Children, Teens, Adults, Elderly
 All Mobility Levels
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Infant/Parent Bonding; Healthy Attachments
Developmental & Behavioral Impairments
Disease Prevention; Mind/Body Medicine
Stress Management
Psychiatric Disorders
Eating Disorders & Body Image
Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia
Survivors of Abuse, Trauma, & Torture
Insight Oriented Personal Growth
Individual, Group and Family Formats (per training)
Dance/Movement Therapy Settings
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Early Intervention Programs
Schools
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Assisted Living Communities
Drug Treatment Centers
Psychiatric Hospitals & Day Programs
Rehabilitation and Medical Facilities
Counseling and Crisis Centers
Forensic Settings
Private practice
Photo: DMT pioneer Sharon Chaiklin, BC-DMT
Dance/Movement Therapy
Education and Credentials
 Masters Level coursework and supervised clinical internship
 R-DMT, Registered Dance/Movement Therapist
Masters in Dance/Movement Therapy or a Masters in a related mental
health degree plus additional DMT coursework (referred to as “Alternate
Route”
 BC-DMT, Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist
2 years supervised employment followed by examination
 Licensing
 Creative Arts Therapy License (LCAT) in New York