DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY (DMT)
With Sas Cook
"A Holistic Approach To Well-being" Sas Cook
What is Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)?
Dance movement therapy (DMT) harnesses the power of dance and movement to nurture physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and cultural well-being. It recognises the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit, offering activities that promote health, wellness, emotional expression, and the creative process.
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The body, like the mind, holds onto traumatic memories. DMT can help release these memories, which are imprinted in the mind and felt in the body and nervous system. With the help of DMT, you can delve into your inner emotions and physical sensations in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment, empowering you to express yourself freely and without any pressure.
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DMT is a therapy that extends beyond traditional talk-based approaches. It offers an embodied approach that is inclusive and suitable for individuals and groups of all ages, bodies, abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs. Importantly, no dance experience is required.
In a dance movement therapy session, we can explore the ways that your body likes to move and support a range of benefits, including:
- A healthy, expressive physical body
- Improved social skills and relationships
- Healthy regulation of emotions and communication
- Enhanced cognitive function, including attention, memory, and executive functioning
- Embodied wholeness and vitality
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Reduced pain
And a better quality of life.
Sarah (Sas) Cook, the director of Movement Zone Studio, holds a Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT). She is offering 1:1 and group sessions to people of all ages. Depending on the individual's needs, DMT can be offered on a short-term or long-term basis. Prior experience in bodywork or movement is not necessary.
Sas is offering the community ½-45min GROUP sessions at the Movement Zone Studio, Castlemaine. This is an opportunity to experience an embodied somatic experience.
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Some of the topics covered in sessions include mindfulness, relaxation, and breath awareness; grounding exercises; body awareness and theme development; mirroring; emotional regulation through authentic movement; visualisation and telling/embodying stories; and play and guided imagery (using props, drawing, and writing).
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We will leave 5-10 min at the end for a group discussion, sharing and Q & A.
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Group Therapy sessions TBC
Group: $300pp for 10 sessions
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1:1 - Private therapy sessions costs will vary, please inquire within.
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Community DMT:
DMT can be facilitated in a individual or group setting, and can be used in a variety of mental health treatment settings, including:
Schools, hospitals, out-patient programs, aged care homes, disability programs, rehabilitation facilities etc Please contact Sas at sarah@movementzone.com to inquire
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What to wear? Please wear comfortable clothing that you can easily move in. We encourage long pants/ tights and a T-shirt that doesn't restrict your range of motion.
What to bring? Please bring a water bottle, a scarf and journal.
"Understanding how much you communicate nonverbally and how many of your non-verbal cues are movement-based influences your way of thinking, parenting, and experiencing life." Dr Suzi Tortora