What are the concepts of dance movement therapy?

Dance/movement therapy is based on the concept that the mind and body are interrelated and mutually influential: moving the body impacts how you feel emotionally and mentally, and vice versa. How we feel and think resides in the body and impacts how we move.

How effective is dance movement therapy?

DMT can help people with physical health by increasing strength, improving flexibility, decreasing muscle tension, and boosting coordination. It can also offer important mental health benefits including stress reduction and even symptom relief from conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Who benefits most from dance therapy?

Dance/Movement Therapy helps connect movement and emotion to boost physical and mental health. People don’t need a background or special abilities in dance to benefit from Dance/Movement Therapy. Dance/Movement Therapy may be beneficial for treating depression, eating disorders, ADHD, and more.

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