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Dance Therapy
DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY uses movement and dance creatively to help a person to further their emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration. This frees us to experience and express the full range of human emotion in a safe environment where feelings can be expressed, acknowledged and communicated.
Dance Movement Therapy is founded on the principle that movement reflects an individual's pattern of thinking and feeling.
Dance Movement Therapy is always guided by a trained Therapist.
Dance Movement Therapy has recently been introduced in Ireland and it has been practiced on a session basis with various clients; in day centres for people with disabilities, with the elderly, stroke sufferers, survivors of sexual abuse, those with eating disorders and those seeking personal growth.
Dance Movement Therapy can take place individually or in a group setting.
Dance as a healing art has its origins in ancient history. Today it has established itself as a profession informed by 20th Century psychological theories and therapeutic practices developed primarily in Europe and the U.S.A.
The profession is informed by continuing international research.
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American Journal of Dance Therapy
The Arts in Psychotherapy
Q: Do I need to wear special clothing to take part in Dance Movement Therapy?
Q: Dancing isn't my ‘thing' - I seem to have two left feet. Would I be able to attend the sessions?
Q: What has Dance Movement Therapy to offer over other types of therapy?
Q: Having experienced recent trauma, I have little or no energy, so the thought of dancing is putting me off. Should I still give it a try?
Q: I don't understand how Dance Movement Therapy could work, please explain.
Q: How can Dance Movement Therapy help a person to express their feelings and work through their personal problems?Details to follow........
