Dance Movement Therapy:
Through rhythm, movement and dance I guide each client to release and grow. I work at a pace that is comfortable for each client; yet extends them.
Dance Movement Therapy sessions are individually tailored.
Movement is our Universal First Language. Hidden in the blocked joints and muscles of our bodies, lie all our memories and dreams.
Sometimes it is not through words we find a path forward, but through movement. Reclaiming rhythm and the freedom to move.
Wonder what does a session look like? Read about my process here.
One on One
* Verbal work – Individual dialogue with each person in the presence of the other.
* Making contact with the body and ground.
* Using tools and interventions that steer you both towards a place of authenticity.
* Exploring the dynamics that are repetitive patterns and themes that do not sever a loving relationship.
* Moving toward mutuals listening.
* Finding ground or what is best for the relationship.
* Breath as a vehicle towards mindfulness and self knowing.
* Using the body in a variety of ways to explore the issues and the possible outcomes.
Duration & Cost of one of one sessions
Face to Face & Online 1.5 hours : $160
Professional Groups
* Dance Movement therapy is applied to working with staff and/or management dynamics. Through the use of Movement, playful interaction, mirroring and witness and sharing circles things can be bought to light in a very clear and succinct way.
* Dance Movement therapy is also available to other groups working in the healing art sector who would like to enrich their vocabulary so as to broaden interventions when working with individual clients or groups. A Report is provided at the end of each session.
Duration & Cost of Professional group sessions
Minimum of 3 hours – It is useful and recommended to have more than one session. This could be done over a weekend or on a weekly basis
Cost for 3 hours min $600 (Further Payment structure given on inquiry)
Special needs
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Creating a safe place and space for individual expression no matter what their ability.
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Working in a circle for quality and visibility.
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Making contact with the body and ground.
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Breath awareness.
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Empathetic listening and attention to the specific movement qualities of each person.
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Fun and play and interaction with others.
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Mirroring and focusing.
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Emotional grow and advancement of personal skills.
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Co creating dances and simple choreographies.
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Fostering a place for each individual to shine.
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Use of props.
My past experience and expertises:
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Special Needs sectors both in group setting and one on one.
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Physically and intellectually impaired all ages and abilities I gained my expense from working with a number centres and varying populations ranging from adults to children from highly functioning to severely impaired for 22 years
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Mental illness including schizophrenia, delusional behaviour deep depression and psychosis. I gained my experience from owning with homeless and disenfranchised adults for 6 years. I have also worked in nursing home with patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
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18 months experience with teenagers with Autism spectrum. Including one on one clients with Autism of which I still have ongoing session with 1 young man that began in 2009.
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Females in the prison both adults and teenagers.
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Children with learning disabilities and Attentions Deficit DisorderHighlights
Duration & Cost of One on One sessions
Minimum 1 1/2 hours – recommended weekly or fortnightly. Fees to be discussed on inquiry – NDIS applicable conditions apply.