Was lernt man in einer Tanz- und Bewegungstherapie Ausbildung?

Dance and movement therapy training offers a well-founded combination of theory, self-awareness and practice. The aim is to enable therapeutic work through movement, expression and body awareness and to use these in a targeted manner.

The following topics are covered during the course of the training:

• Fundamentals of dance and movement therapy and insights into process psychology
• Expand your own movement repertoire and physical perception
• Methodology and practical application of dance therapy methods
• Developmental psychological concepts with relevance for everyday therapeutic practice
• Support and design of individual movement processes
• Use of verbal and non-verbal communication
• Working with rhythm, voice and breath as a means of expression
• Conflict-centered approaches in movement therapy
• Body-oriented psychotherapeutic methods
• Psychopathology: basics and therapeutic implementation
• Process-oriented methods to promote emotional expressiveness
• Combining art and therapy as a creative approach
• Psychosomatics and targeted symptom work
• Supervision in real time and based on specific case studies
• Dream work and symbolic forms of expression
• Social dynamics and group experience
• Integration of artistic elements: Movement, painting, voice, theater
• Group processes and the so-called process theater
• Communication concepts and their application in everyday therapy
• Analysis of processes and development of therapeutic strategies
• Documentation and reflection of therapeutic processes

The training offers a multi-layered preparation for professional practice and promotes both personal and professional development. Here, movement is understood not only as a physical, but also as an emotional and creative form of expression.

Please note: The specific content of a dance and movement therapy course can vary from school to school. It is therefore advisable to enquire about the exact curriculum directly with the respective educational institution. You can use our contact form to send a specific inquiry to the desired school. Simply select the school, ask your question and receive a direct answer.