The Therapist Thrival Guide

82. Dance Movement Therapy


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We are joined by dance movement therapist Shelby Turner, RMHCI from Ellie Mental Health- St. Petersburg, FL!

In this episode, Shelby talks about her unique qualification in dance movement therapy, how she integrates this approach with psychotherapy, and the impact it has on her clients. She also shares her personal journey into the profession and elaborates on various techniques used in dance movement therapy, catering to diverse age groups and mental health challenges.

Tune in to learn about the fascinating world of dance movement therapy and how it can be a powerful tool for emotional and psychological healing!

OUR HOST:

Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on⁠ LinkedIn.⁠

The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellie Mental Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.⁠⁠

Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations nationwide after franchising our model in 2021. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Timestamps:

00:15 Meet Shelby: A Dance Movement Therapist

04:00 Shelby's Personal Journey and Inspiration

07:01 Understanding Dance Movement Therapy

09:14 Practical Applications and Client Experiences

17:26 Role of Music in Dance Movement Therapy

20:01 Free Flow vs. Choreographed Dance Therapy

21:29 Therapist's Role in Dance Movement Therapy

22:26 Mirroring and Trauma in Dance Therapy

23:42 Body Mapping Techniques

26:18 Client Demographics and Adaptability

30:42 Group Dance Movement Therapy

34:28 Advice for Therapists Incorporating Dance

40:26 The Evolving Field of Dance Movement Therapy

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