Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)
Dance Movement Therapy uses dance and movement “…as a process which furthers the emotional, cognitive and physical integration of an individual” (American Dance Therapy Association). It is the primary means to address emotional issues and increase emotional and physical health with a wide variety of clients. Dance movement therapists work in such areas as hospitals, nursing homes, counselling centres, schools and agencies for disabilities.
The Graduate Diploma of Dance Movement Therapy is a specialist qualification that is designed to provide professional training delivered by highly qualified people in the fields of counselling, dance movement therapy, and dance. The course structure encompasses various theoretical models and approaches, evidence-based interventions including counselling and assessment skills, dance movement therapy skills and techniques, ethical and legal processes, and practical experience with different client populations.
Students are encouraged to join the Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australia (www.dtaa.org.au) at an associate/student level, thereby becoming actively involved in the peer and academic learning opportunities offered with such membership. During training all students will be required to undertake a personal experience of therapy with an experienced counsellor or dance movement therapist, within or outside the Institute. This experience, in conjunction with quality academic training and closely supervised practice, will enable students to become appropriately self-reflective and analytical of their own work with clients.
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