The Therapist Thrival Guide 82. Dance Movement Therapy
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