What is Dance Movement Therapy?

                                      
                                        Dance/Movement Therapy
                                                           (DMT)

      

    

                             To Practice Dance/Movement Therapy you must                                         have a Masters Degree and a License in the state which you practice.

• DMT is focused on movement behavior as it emerges in the therapeutic relationship.

• DMT is expressive, communicative, and adaptive and behaviors are all considered for group and individual treatment.

• DMT uses body movement, as the core component of dance, and simultaneously provides the means of assessment and the mode of intervention.

•  DMT is practiced in mental health, rehabilitation, medical, educational and forensic settings, and in nursing homes, day care centers, disease prevention, health promotion programs and in private practice 

• DMT is effective for individuals with developmental, medical, social, physical and psychological impairments.

•  DMT is used with people of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds in individual, couples, family and group therapy formats.

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           It's a new school year for many children and young adults causing changes in many areas of life.Within the family system routines, activities, work schedules, play time and even family dinners can all be affected creating excitement and anxiety at the same time. Personally, it is a time for growth and reaching outside one's comfort zone or curiosity.

          Confident, assertive, resourceful and educated people can go far with the right modifications if routines and schedules are necessary or if someone has difficulty navigating real world situations.Teaching our children HOW to think and not WHAT to think encourages problem solving, outside of the box thinking and creates a sense of control when faced with challenges or new things that seem intimidating. Preparing for a new school year is fun with an abundance of encouragement and reasonable expectations.

Listen to this mom as she supports her kids... Is this a familiar tune?

Follow this link for more information:

https://www.parents.com/kids/education/kindergarten/10-ways-to-prepare-your-child-for-school/

Have a wonderful day and wait for the next Butterfly By!

My hope is that you will participate with comments and questions in the designated area below. NIMH  facts and resources are at the end.

Autism is prevalent today thus society has more awareness of the condition but not it's impact on everyone touched by the disorder. Scientists are searching for genetic, environmental, and societal factors to support interventions and education for this non discriminating far reaching spectrum. 

At MRC, we are strength based, child centered and family focused. Our responsibility is to build relationships by meeting a client where they are developmentally and to progress into areas of higher skills and expectations.

Dance/Movement Therapy is the use of movement to assess, diagnose and treat individuals that display a few or many symptoms and challenges of functioning in a world that is unpredictable, overloaded with sensory stimulation and expectations that are difficult for all of us. Please read on to get more educated so you can help yourself or people you know. We are committed to finding the Power Within to make a difference in the world.

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a guide created by the American Psychiatric Association used to diagnose mental disorders, people with ASD have:

• Difficulty with communication and interaction with other people
• Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors
• Symptoms that hurt the person’s ability to function properly in school, work, and other areas of life

Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. ASD occurs in all ethnic, racial, and economic groups. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments and services can improve a person’s symptoms and ability to function. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for autism. All caregivers should talk to their doctor about ASD screening or evaluation.

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