Dance Movement Therapy / Fall 2024

  GROUP 5  Dementia Abbie Neumayer, Pola Doliwa, Elsie Adroulakakis, Bella Lopez Presentation     Questions What is the origin of dementia? What are the available treatments? How is dementia diagnosed and when can be DMT introduced? What are some of the advantages of using DMT as a form of Psychotherapy for dementia patients?    ======    GROUP 6 Dementia  Leo Monteverdi, Will O'Callaghan, Jack Holtz, James Miller https://learn-us-east-1-prod-fleet01-xythos.content.blackboardcdn.com/blackboard.learn.xythos.prod/5a33ed4744755/36880589?X-Blackboard-S3-Bucket=blackboard.learn.xythos.prod&X-Blackboard-Expiration=1732093200000&X-Blackboard-Signature=3nrIT6ZvCiI2BAIo55Scp24Ew5xxLdcGcQ1mfTkzHKQ%3D&X-Blackboard-Client-Id=100501&X-Blackboard-S3-Region=us-east-1&response-cache-control=private%2C%20max-age%3D21600&response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%2A%3DUTF-8%27%27Dementia%2520Dance%2520Presentation.pptx&respo...

  Group 3 Kitty Dowd, Nati Milo, Ali Ramos, Maddie Pohl Anxiety Questions 1. Medication and psychotherapy 2. Stress, traumatic events, family history, environment. Symptoms: trouble concentrating, feeling irritable tense, restless. 3. It is a way that they may become vulnerable and express their emotions without actually speaking about them. 4. Grounding myself when I am feeling overwhelmed/ stressed.       Group 4 Haleigh Hockenberry, Kamiell Leggitt, Katy Ma, Carly Schaechter Autism with Children Questions What factors influenced the development of the term "autism," and how did it evolve to represent a spectrum disorder? What are some benefits of family involvement in autism therapies, and how can it impact a child’s progress? How does Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) help build a therapeutic relationship with children who have autism? How might a group exercise based on mood contribute to empathy and social connection within the group?  

    Group 1 Camila Vertiz, Paola Prato, Giulio De Castro, Matt Wedorff Schizophrenia in Women Questions  1. How can schizophrenia be diagnosed? 2. What are the symptom of schizophrenia? 3. What role do genetics play in the emergence of schizophrenia? 4. How many women get treated for schizophrenia? Activity Gather in a circle formation Breathing together Translate emotions into movement Discussion of the movement  --------------------------------------------------------   Group 2 Ally Weiss, Maddy Quetgles, Olivia White, Meghan Deiana Depression Questions 1. What are the key symptoms of depression? 2. How does DMT addresses depression? 3. Based on the case study, what techniques are more effective? 4. Which consideration are important when treating depression?   Activity Draw how you feel now. Gather in a circle formation Warm up as a group Mirroring with a partner (role play as client and therapist) Reflect Closing  

  I   Unit: Brain Rehabilitation Theme: Abnormal Involuntary Movement   Introduction   Research is now consolidating and expanding the evidence-base for dance/movement therapy and the creative arts therapies; understanding the relationship between verbal and nonverbal communication behaviors in the patient-provider relationship; enhancing diagnostic specificity using movement assessments; movement disorders; gesture.   II   Learning Objectives  Understand the concept of brain rehabilitation Explain how dance relates to brain rehabilitation Gain an awareness of the importance of diagnosing abnormal involuntary movements Experience the application of these concepts on a one on one session   III Check In     IV Main Lesson  1 Ikaria: A Blue Zone https://youtu.be/BIWibXSOfNg?si=U6kkhgubBdLTgZJa   Question 1   What is it about this island that people live longer?  2 The most important lesson from 83,000...

        I   Unit: Self-transformation Theme: Mindfulness   Introduction   Mindfulness is a meditational practice that allows us to remain emotionally, psychologically and mentally healthy.   II   Learning Objectives  Understand the concept of mindfulness Explain how mindfulness relates to self-transformation Gain an awareness of the importance of mindfulness for Dance Movement Therapy Experience mindfulness by following   III Check In     IV Main Lesson  1   Concept Addressed : Mindfulness:  It is a way to maintain activity-dependent plasticity, mental health and longevity, as well as a way to transform one's mental habits in a positive way through meta-awareness. Meta-awareness is being aware of where our attention is and where it is going at every moment. Mindfulness  acts as a wedge that opens up one's mind, providing insight  into the mental habi...