"Creative Movement is the Medium where Mindfulness and Co-regulation take places"

What is Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT)?

Embodiment | Creativity | Evidence-informed Practice

• Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) is the relational and therapeutic use of dance and movement to enhance:

  • Physical well-being

  • Emotional health

  • Cognitive function

  • Social and cultural functioning

• Integrates:

  • Dance, movement systems, and creative processes

  • Psychological and scientific theories

  • Our body, mind and spirit

• Aims to foster connection with the holistic self, where:

  • Physical, body-based experiences are equally valued alongside cognitive and emotional experiences

  • Promotes a sense of wholeness and integration.

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Who are Dance/Movement Therapists?

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• Recognize the therapeutic value of the aesthetic and artistic experience of dance.

• Understand the interconnectedness of the physical, emotional, and cognitive aspects of human behavior.

• Utilize movement observation and analysis skills to assess individuals, and develop and evaluate therapeutic programs.

• Acknowledge body movement as a fundamental form of human interaction and communication.

• Are trained in counseling techniques and group facilitation.

• Design and implement tailored programs for diverse client groups, within their scope of competency.

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A Happy Little Vision​

• Believe every individual deserves a supportive environment to grow and thrive.

• Foster change in recovery and high-quality therapeutic experiences with empathy, respect, and kindness.​​

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We aim to deliver culturally competent and holistic support that promotes:

• supportive learning environments, growth, social-emotional development and learning through the use of movements expressions

• generalisation of skills in life

• individualised and group sessions tailored to the unique needs.

• awareness of well-being and enhance the capacity for meaningful interaction between internal and external experiences.

• co-regulation, movement expression, and physical fitness

• support for caregivers of individuals with additional needs

• sufficient opportunities for an individual to relate to others in a safe and trusting environment

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