Movement can be therapeutic. With that, dancing can contribute a lot to our health and wellness through giving us passion and aliveness in our bodies. It is a form of self-expression contributing to our emotional intelligence. In addition, movement can also help in processing and getting over trauma. How? Erica Hornthal, licensed clinical counselor and board-certified movement therapist, explains as she joins Whitney Lauritsen in today’s episode. Erica shares how something that doesn’t come naturally to you can become your line of work, which in her case is showing people the power of therapeutic dance and movement. She also mentions how dance gives people agency and empowers them to own how they are able to move, and that movement is accessible to everyone regardless of age, mental impairment, or mobility. It is about coming back home to our bodies and how we move. Additionally, Erica helps unpack what dance is for us and what purpose it serves. Plus, she addresses the fear of dancing and how anyone can get over it and experience the therapeutic power of movement. Tune in to find out everything you need to know about dance as a therapy.

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