Dance Therapy
Dance is the most fundamental of the arts, involving direct expression through the body. It is an intimate and powerful medium for therapy. Based on the assumption that body and mind are interrelated, dance/movement therapy is defined as:
"the psychotherapeutic
use of movement as a process which furthers the emotional, cognitive and
physical integration of the individual."
Dance/movement therapy effects changes in feelings, cognition, physical functioning, and behavior.
Today, in addition to those with severe emotional disorders, people of all ages and varying conditions receive dance/movement therapy. Examples of these are individuals with eating disorders, adult survivors of violence, sexually and physically abused children, dysfunctional families, the homeless, autistic children, the frail elderly, and substance abusers.
An evolving area of specialization is using dance/movement therapy in disease prevention and health promotion programs and with those who have chronic medical conditions. Many innovative programs provide dance/movement therapy for people with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, chronic pain, or breast cancer.
Research has been undertaken on the effects of dance/movement therapy in special settings and with specific populations including the learning disabled, frail elderly, emotionally disturbed, depressed and suicidal, mentally retarded, substance abusers, visually and hearing impaired, psychotic, and autistic. Those with physical problems (such as amputations, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and chronic pain) and with chronic illnesses (such as anorexia and bulimia, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, AIDS, and arthritis) have also been studied.
Dance therapy can bring a wonderful alternative to regular exercise if a person in not motivated to do a routine work out. It can help you to forget that you are actually exercising and its effects are wonderful for circulation, mental state and over all well being.
The following links can lead you to find out more in order to assist you in making an informed decision as well as some links to teachers in the Seattle area that can support your therapy.
Resources
American Dance Therapy Association
Dance Therapy Teachers
Elizabeth Dennis - is a Breast Cancer survivor
and can help on your path to dance therapy. She is located in the Seattle
area.
To schedule an appointment please call: 206-755-4044
Cash or check are accepted only, no Credit Cards
14042 NE 8th St/ Suite 107/ Bellevue/ WA 98007
425-284-2120 Office
206.755.4044 *Cell*
For more information regarding the services we provide
please e-mail: info@xspaditions.com
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