May 192019June 12, 2019
Five Ways Dance/Movement Therapy Can Empower and Support Veterans

Five Ways Dance/Movement Therapy Can Empower and Support Veterans

By In Body Image, Brain Injury, Dance, DMT Skills, Mental Illness, Military, Nonverbal Communication, Service, Support, Survivors, Trauma, VeteransTags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

In the spirit of learning, connecting, and sharing I offer some of the insight I have gained from my work...

May 52019June 12, 2019
A New Therapeutic Norm: Dance/Movement Therapy with Individuals with Mental Illness

A New Therapeutic Norm: Dance/Movement Therapy with Individuals with Mental Illness

By In Body Image, Creative Arts Therapy, Dance, DMT Skills, Group Process, Mental Illness, Nonverbal Communication, Support, Survivors, TraumaTags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A Window into Dance/Movement Therapy Sessions with Individuals Diagnosed with Mental Illness There’s power in looking silly and not caring...

Feb 202019February 20, 2019
Steppin’ Towards Wellness: Dance for Veterans

Steppin’ Towards Wellness: Dance for Veterans

By In Advocacy, Dance, Mental Illness, Military, Survivors, Trauma, Veterans, WellnessTags , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Dance/Movement Therapist Collaborates with Steppin’ Dance Instructors to Foster Wellbeing and a Sense of Belonging for Chicago Veterans Editors Note:...

Feb 42019February 5, 2019
Afro-Caribbean Dance Healing System – Connection. Meaning. Power: An ADTA Talk

Afro-Caribbean Dance Healing System – Connection. Meaning. Power: An ADTA Talk

By In ADTA Talks, Creative Arts Therapy, Dance, Dance/Movement Therapist, DMT Skills, Multiculturalism and Diversity, Nonverbal Communication, Social Activism, Social InjusticeTags , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

As a board certified dance/movement therapist and educator, Maria E. Rivera highlights the use of Afro-Caribbean dance as a cultural...

Feb 172016March 25, 2016
Dance/Movement Therapy at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

Dance/Movement Therapy at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

By In Children, Dance, Dance/Movement Therapist, Nonverbal CommunicationTags , , , , , , , , , , ,

Smiling girl lying in bed in hospital surrounded by doctors. Seven year old Tommy was a patient at SSM Health Cardinal...

Jan 272016March 25, 2016
Mental Wellness and Children in Dance/Movement Therapy

Mental Wellness and Children in Dance/Movement Therapy

By In Bullying, Children, Dance, Schools, WellnessTags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Mental Wellness Awareness Month offers an opportunity to take a closer look at the prognosis of mental health in our...

Dec 302015March 25, 2016

Highlight of the Dance/Movement Therapy Year

By In ADTA Talks, Advocacy, Continuing Education, Dance, Dance/Movement Therapist, DMT Skills, Professional Development, Public Relations, WellnessTags , , , , , , ,

As 2015 winds down, I am reflecting on the meaningful moments of the year. As a dance/movement therapist the highlight...

Dec 82015December 8, 2015

One Billion Rising 2016–Call to Action

By In Advocacy, Dance, Performance as Therapy, Public Relations, Social Activism, Social Injustice, Support, Survivors, TraumaTags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign began on November 25th. The 16 Days Campaign was initiated in 1991...