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.

CMER offers Dance/Movement Therapy Alternate Route Training Courses in California. Courses adhere to the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) guidelines for BC-DMTs (Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapists) Teaching Alternate Route Training courses and the CMER course syllabi are approved by the ADTA as meeting requirements for the Alternate Route R-DMT credential.

The ADTA has established that DMT courses are graduate level, and you must 1) enroll in a Master's program before or during your DMT Alternate Route training or 2) Have a Master's or Doctoral degree in a related field as defined as a human services – related field (i.e., counseling, psychology, social work, dance education, special education, a creative arts therapy, family therapy, occupational therapy, psychiatric nursing, or medicine).

The new CMER DMT Alternate Route Dance/Movement Therapy training are offered in conjunction with JFK University Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology – Specialization in Expressive Arts. For the First time, CMER DMT classes will be woven into the JFK MA degree in Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Specialization. For more information on this program, click here.

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:

Date: Saturday, April 14th Instructor: Forest Franken BC-DMT, MA, MFA E-RYT 500