Trauma and the Body: Dance/Movement Therapy within Trauma Informed Care

Research has now proven what dance/movement therapists (and many traditional healers) have known to be true: trauma lives in the body. This workshop will explore the intersectionality of dance/movement therapy (DMT) practices and the core concepts of trauma informed care (TIC). Addressing key terminology and research in the fields of mind-body, somatic psychotherapy, neurobiology, neuropsychology, and diversity-equity-inclusion work, this workshop will promote client-centered care for working with diverse populations in community mental health. In addition, Laban-Bartenieff Movement Studies will be presented as a tool for observation and intervention in TIC and client-centered work. Experiential opportunities, using DMT and somatic techniques, will be facilitated to create an interactive experience for practical applications. The workshop will conclude with a discussion regarding best practices in the field of trauma.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will enhance their understanding of trauma informed care with diverse populations, through dance/movement therapy approaches to healing and resilience.
2. Attendees will increase self/other body awareness, by applying Laban-Bartenieff Movement Studies Effort-Shape concepts and dance/movement therapy techniques.
3. Attendees will be able to define terminology relevant to DMT and trauma work, including: body-based transference and countertransference, window of tolerance, ACEs, et al.

3.5 CEUs available

Cost:

CCADTA Members: Free, without CE certificate

Non-members: $15, without CE certificate

ADTA CE certificate: $35, any attendee

Presenter Bio:

Sara R. van Koningsveld obtained her Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling (2011) and Graduate Laban Certificate in Movement Analysis (GL-CMA; 2010) from Columbia College Chicago, and completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher certification at Loyola Marymount University (2016). Sara is a Licensed Counselor in California and Wisconsin, as well as a National Certified Counselor, Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, and Registered Yoga Teacher. For over 10-years, she has served in community mental health settings as a dance/movement therapist, case manager, and counselor throughout California. Most recently, she has transitioned to mental health management, providing clinical supervision for emerging professionals and leading training program initiatives. Sara currently serves on American Dance Therapy Association’s Board of Directors as the Public Relations Chairperson (2022-2024) and is a member of the Multicultural & Diversity Committee – Spirituality & Religion and Disability Access Affinity Groups. Sara is the founder of WholeYou Integrative Health, addressing holistic healing, well-being, and self-empowerment through educational, counseling, and coaching services for individuals and groups.