What is Dance/Movement Therapy?
- Dance/Movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement as a process which furthers the emotional, cognitive, social and physical integration of the individual.
- Dance/Movement therapists work with individuals who have social, emotional, cognitive and/or physical problems.
- They are employed in psychiatric hospitals, clinics, day care, community mental health centers, developmental centers, correctional facilities, special schools and rehabilitation facilities.
- They work with people of all ages in both groups and individually. They act as consultants and engage in research.
- They live and work throughout the United States, in Canada, Europe, South America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia.
What Do Dance/Movement Therapists Do?
Dance/movement therapists work with individuals of all ages, groups and families in a wide variety of settings. They focus on helping their clients improve self-esteem and body image, develop effective communication skills and relationships, expand their movement vocabulary, gain insight into patterns of behavior, as well as create new options for coping with problems. Movement is the primary medium dance/movement therapists use for observation, assessment, research, therapeutic interaction, and interventions. Dance/movement therapists work in settings that include psychiatric and rehabilitation facilities, schools, nursing homes, drug treatment centers, counseling centers, medical facilities, crisis centers, and wellness and alternative health care centers. Dance/movement therapy can be a powerful tool for stress management and the prevention of physical and mental health problems.
What Does BC-DMT Mean?
This is the board certified level, signifying that an individual has the education and experience to practice privately, teach dance/movement therapy, and to supervise interns.
What Does R-DMT Mean?
It means registered dance/movement therapist and signifies to the public and professional communities that an individual is prepared to practice dance/movement therapy in a clinical, educational, or rehabilitative setting.
