#dance-therapy

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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A moment that changed me: I thought my Parkinson's was the end of my life, but dancing changed everything

Parkinson's diagnosis led to fear of future relationships, prompting a decision to embrace dance as a means of connection and self-acceptance.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I struggled with being a mom, and all I wanted was to dance with my friends. I created a business around dance parties for moms.

Elizabeth Wellington created Moms Feelin' Themselves, dance parties for mothers seeking physical, embodied joy and community connection beyond traditional talk therapy and support groups.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The one change that worked: I was trembling with anxiety when I found a fun, free way to get calm

Dancing at home transformed acute anxiety into calm by using music and movement to release excess energy and restore a sense of self.
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