How does the Centre for the Arts in Human Development make use of Dance/Movement Therapy in its programs?
At The Centre for the Arts in Human Development, group sessions in Dance Movement Therapy are offered to the Centre s participants. The weekly sessions of one and a half hours are led by a professional dance / movement therapist, and assisted by interns from Creative Arts Therapies. Some of the primary goals which contribute to the form of sessions are for clients to experience pleasure in physical expression; to interact with one another and others with increased confidence and articulation; and to acquire skills which can support them in daily living. One such skill is the strengthening of a sense of self and a clarity of body boundaries and definition. Another is to experience modulation of movement and energy so necessary in adapting to daily situations. In the safety of the session clients can have this experience which can eventually be transferred to their workshops, group homes, social events and families. Last summer we saw them work together in rehearsing and performing “The
