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 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 ADTR's Teaching Alternate Route Training courses and can be completed in 17 to 18 months. 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)

TWO NEW PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

DMT Director of Southern California Courses: Pamela Fairweather ADTR, NCC		DMT Director of Northern California Courses: Janet Lester PsyD, ADTR

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.

TBD Instructor: Pamela Fairweather ADTR, NCC		Sunday, November 9th Instructor: Forest Franken ADTR, MA, MFA