You can heal through the power of movement too!
Why I became a Dance/Movement Therapist.
”I first discovered the power of dance and movement as a healing modality when I was about 12 years old. I became part of my middle school dance team and as a pre-teen dealing with the struggles of puberty and undiagnosed depression, I fell in love with the ability to regulate my emotions within the somatic realm.
Outside of school, my family and Cuban culture nurtured this affinity towards dance and instilled in me a deep-seated passion for movement. I followed this passion into high school and later pursued two bachelor’s degrees in dance and psychology. By then I had no doubt that I was to follow the legacy of Dance/Movement Therapy.”
Susana will be presenting at the Annual ADTA conference this year!
What is Dance/Movement Therapy?
“the psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive and physical integration of the individual.”
Learn more about Dance/Movement Therapy by visiting the American Dance Therapy Association website.
How does it work?
The core component of Dance/Movement Therapy is body movement. A dance/movement therapist is trained to assess mental health and provide interventions through the use of body movement.
Where is it applied?
Dance/Movement Therapy is practiced in mental health, rehabilitation, medical, educational and forensic settings, and in nursing homes, day care centers, health programs and in private practice.
Who can it help?
Dance/Movement Therapy can be used with people of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds in individual, couples, family and group therapy formats.