Become Certified in Dance/Movement Therapy!

The Center for Movement Education and Research

Explore Dance/Movement Therapy this summer
Courses in Northern & Southern California

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> Northern CA held at Sonoma State University
> July 10, 11, 12 & August 7, 8, 9, 2009
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Theoretical Origins of Dance/Movement Therapy: Foundations Level I
This is an introductory level course reviewing the theoretical origins of
dance/movement therapy as a therapeutic modality. The foundational tenets
defining dance/movement therapy as a creative, healing and integrating
process will be presented in relation to self and other awareness and
insight oriented symbolic functioning. The course will review the history
and conceptual development of the major pioneers in the field and the
application of their work within various settings. Additionally the
cultural, ritual, modern dance and nonverbal communication historical
elements will be reviewed.
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> Course Hours: 45 Contact Hours
> Course Instructor and Credentials: Janet Lester, Psy.D., ADTR
> Dates: July 10, 11,12 & August 7, 8, 9, 2009
> Location: Sonoma State University
> Times: 9-5:30 Friday-Sunday
> Fee: $1200.00/ 45 Hour CE Credit for MFT/LCSW (Provider #3888)
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> Southern CA held at Scripps College
> July 24, 25 & August 21, 22, 2009
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> Dance/Movement Therapy with CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS
This DMT theory and practice course will cover the specific developmental
needs of children and adolescents and the DMT skills pertinent to working
with this population age group. The course will include movement assessment,
diagnosis and treatment planning specific to the needs of
children/adolescents including child/adolescent psychiatric populations.
Additionally, the clinical methods, leadership skills, and framework for
understanding the client individually, within groups, families and systems
will be reviewed.

> Course Hours: 30 Contact Hours
> Course Instructor and Credentials: Janet Lester, Psy.D., ADTR
> Dates: July 24, 25 & August 21, 22, 2009
> Location: Scripps College Richardson Dance Studio 1030 Columbia Avenue
> Claremont, CA 91011
> Times: 9-5:30 Saturday-Sunday
> Fee: $750/30 Hour CE Credit for MFT/LCSW (Provider #3888)
This course meets the qualifications for 30 hours of continuing
education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board
of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #3888).


These courses have been approved by the American Dance Therapy
Association as meeting requirements for the Alternate Route D.T.R.
Credential.

For full details on coursework and application, go to:
http://www.movement-education.org/courses_alternateroute


DMT Director of Southern California Courses:
Pamela Fairweather, ADTR, NCC

>> DMT Director of Northern California Courses:
Janet Lester, PsyD, ADTR

For Course Fees and Refund Policy go to:
http://www.movement-education.org/courses_alternateroute.html

Contact Information:
To apply for courses go to: http://www.movement-education.org/index.html
or write to:
Judy Gantz-CMER Director
POB 2001
Sebastopol, CA 95473
judy@movement-education.org
(310) 477-9535