Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service

Dancing towards Better Mental Health


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Jennifer Nash, an executive coach and passionate ballroom dancer, provides an enlightening perspective on dance as a therapeutic, social, and competitive activity. She shares her revealing experience of picking up ballroom dancing post-divorce, a journey that led her to discover its immense potential for healing, self-discovery, and community building. She emphasizes the dance floor's innate power to uplift mood, alleviate stress, foster connections, and drive mental well-being. She further touches upon its inclusivity by exploring the opportunities it offers for individuals with diverse mobility and social preferences. Anyone looking for a unique perspective on alternative therapeutic activities, the power of community, or effective ways to handle the stresses of life transitions may find this conversation insightful.

00:25 The Healing Power of Dance
00:28 Ballroom Dancing - A Social Connector and Mood Booster
25:09 Ballroom Dancing for Individuals with Various Abilities
36:16 Dance as a Tool to Improve Communication

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