How Can Dance be Beneficial and Healing? The Four Fundamental Elements of Dance Movement Therapy Around the world, dance is increasingly being used as a tool to heal the body and mind. In a workshop with Christine de Brenni, who recently submitted her thesis for her Masters in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) at the University of Auckland, she explores the …
Dance Movement & Arts Therapy to Support Ethnic Minorities in NZ
Since the emergence of COVID-19 outbreaks in 2020, racial discrimination is currently a prominent issue that many Asian people are experiencing worldwide. An article by Te Aorewa Rolleston on Radio New Zealand (2021) stated that new research shows Māori and Chinese communities have reported the highest rates of discrimination since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey led by …
5 reasons why art therapy is effective for people on the Autism Spectrum
Art therapy in its simplest definition is expressing yourself through art, for our physical, mental, emotional and also social and cultural (including spiritual) well-being. Unlike regular art class, art therapy combines the process of healing through engaging with materials and expression of what one is thinking. Body: Art therapy involves our senses – sight, touch, hearing and smell. The act …
Therapy in crisis: a review of the impact of COVID-19
This term marks the first time in five months that our therapists and clients have danced and made art together, without a screen between them. Back in March when community transmission of COVID-19 broke out in Aotearoa our programmes were abruptly cut short. Fortunately, thanks to the flexibility and dedication of our team, we were able to quickly develop online …
10 ways to add more art into your life
Now that life has gone back to being semi-normal most of us are short on time when it comes to doing things that bring us joy.This is especially true for those who work or study full time. It can be impossible to fit in any alone time let alone starting a new creative project, which is probably the last thing …