Dance Movement Therapy

Find Your Rhythm

Play a song that resonates with you today. Move in any way that feels natural. Focus on how different body parts want to respond to the rhythm.

Express an Emotion

Choose an emotion you're feeling strongly right now. Use movement to express this emotion without words. It can be as simple as stretching, shaking, or swaying.

Reflective Movement

Think about a recent event that had an impact on you. As you recall this event, allow your body to move freely in response to the memory. Notice any sensations or emotions that arise.

Dance Your Day

Replay your day in movements, from when you woke up to the current moment. Focus on any peaks and troughs of your day and how they feel in your body.

Grounding Through Dance

Focus on movements that make you feel grounded and centered. This might involve slow, deliberate movements that emphasize contact with the ground.

References

Koch, S. C., & Harvey, S. (2012). Dance Movement Therapy: Theory and Practice. Routledge.

Payne, H. (2006). Essentials of Dance Movement Psychotherapy: International Perspectives on Theory, Research, and Practice. Routledge.

You can download more Mental Health worksheets here.

Please note: There may be a more up-to-date and editable version of this worksheet available here which may be more suitable to present to clients if you are a therapist or to use in a classroom as a teacher or guidance counsellor.