DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY

Dance/Movement Therapy is the "psychotherapeutic use of movement as a process that furthers the emotional, cognitive, social and physical integration of the individual"

--American Dance Therapy Association Definition

Dance/Movement Therapists work with individuals and groups in psychiatric facilities, nursing homes, addiction treatment programs, medical and alternative health care centers, private practices and schools. Their work focuses on improving:

CMER offers both introductory one day workshops to explore what Dance/ Movement Therapy is about, as well as a selection of comprehensive Alternate Route Training Courses for professional development in becoming a Dance/Movement Therapist. Most CMER Courses provide Continuing Education credit as an approved provider of continuing education by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (#3888).

To view our DMT one day introductory workshops click here.

To view our DMT Alternate Route course program offerings click here.

NOTE: CMER is currently updating its information to be current with recent changes to credentials service marks made by the American Dance Therapy Association. The ADTA has changed service marks from DTR (Dance Therapist Registered) to R-DMT (Registered Dance Movement Therapist) and ADTR (Academy of Dance Therapists Registered) changed to BC-DMT (Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist).

CMER presents
"The DMT Alternate Route Training Courses"

CMER offers Alternate Route Training Courses in Dance/Movement Therapy. Courses adhere to the American Dance Therapy Association guidelines for BC-DMTs Teaching Alternate Route Training courses and most courses are approved by the American Dance Therapy Association as meeting requirements for the Alternate Route R-DMT credential.

Many courses can also be taken for continuing education (CE) for
MFT and LCSW licensure requirements in California (#3888).
Courses include:

Approved Provider of continuing education
by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (#3888)

CURRENT PROGRAMS OFFERED:

CMER offers individual, intensive workshops focusing on key subjects within the realm of Dance/Movement Therapy. Current workshop offerings are listed below:

"Introduction To
Dance/Movement Therapy"

CMER presents an introductory workshop intended for individuals who would like an introduction to the basic concepts of dance/movement therapy. Students, dancers, therapists, and those interested in the transformative elements of creative movement experience are welcome. No prior movement experience is necessary. This course meets the qualifications for 7 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #3888).

Introductory one-day workshops are being offered at the following locations. Click on a selection below for complete course description, time, location, and class registration information.

CURRENT WORKSHOPS OFFERED:

Saturday, November 13th, 2010 Instructor: Forest Franken MA, MFA, BC-DMT		Saturday, January 8th, 2010 Instructor: Kathy Cass MA, BC-DMT, NCC, CYT, E-RYT 500