TOPICS OF NOTE:

Dance/Movement Therapy: what it is and how it is (and isn't) like traditional talk therapy
How Erica blended two things that clicked for her and turned them into a career
What a dance/movement therapy session looks like
Movement therapy to release trauma
Acknowledging the emotions we hold in our bodies
Movement as a way to quicken therapy
Who can best benefit from movement therapy
Ways of connection to ourselves and others holistically
Body scanning as a way to bring emotional wellness
Meeting others in the moment as a way to validate their emotions
The science behind movement's impact on our brains and mental health
The benefits of emotional release, expression, connection, social engagement, self-awareness, and self-esteem
Why your body is your biggest tool for feeling better emotionally
How Erica practices what she preaches (and how we can as well)
Somatic Countertransference: what it is and how to prevent it
Taking responsibility for our emotions
Changing your outlook through movement

In AFTER THOUGHTS Colleen adds to the discussion about somatic countertransference and how she chose to consciously throw away feelings of negativity.