1. Dance/Movement Therapy Dance/movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration of the individual. It is an embodied approach predicated on the empirically- supported concept of bi-directional mind/body integration. It is biopsychosocial, informed by systems theory, and various theories of therapy. www.adta.org/

2. Lora Wilson Mau, MA, BC-DMT

3. www.92Y.org www.antioch.eduwww.octaband.com www.disarmingtheplayground.com www.drexel.edu

4. With special thanks to: Christine Stevens, MSW, MT-BC Founder, UpBeat Drum Circles www.ubdrumcircles.comwww.ubdrumcircles.com Author, The Art and Heart of Drum Circles Song: Power Groove Album: Drumming Up Diva Dance/Movement Therapy Experiential Experiential

5. Dance/Movement Therapy Populations  All Ages: Infants, Children, Teens, Adults, Elderly  All Mobility Levels  Infant/Parent Bonding; Healthy Attachments  Developmental & Behavioral Impairments  Disease Prevention; Mind/Body Medicine  Stress Management  Psychiatric Disorders  Eating Disorders & Body Image  Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia  Survivors of Abuse, Trauma, & Torture  Insight Oriented Personal Growth  Individual, Group and Family Formats (per training)

6. Dance/Movement Therapy Settings  Early Intervention Programs  Schools  Skilled Nursing Facilities  Assisted Living Communities  Drug Treatment Centers  Psychiatric Hospitals & Day Programs  Rehabilitation and Medical Facilities  Counseling and Crisis Centers  Forensic Settings  Private practice Photo: DMT pioneer Sharon Chaiklin, BC-DMT

7. Dance/Movement Therapy Education and Credentials  Masters Level coursework and supervised clinical internship  R-DMT, Registered Dance/Movement Therapist Masters in Dance/Movement Therapy or a Masters in a related mental health degree plus additional DMT coursework (referred to as “Alternate Route”  BC-DMT, Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist 2 years supervised employment followed by examination  Licensing  Creative Arts Therapy License (LCAT) in New York