Dance Therapy and Its Benefits for Mental Health

Dance Therapy and Its Benefits for Mental Health

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Dr. Élysa Côté-Séguin, psychologist at CHU Sainte-Justine, will guide you through an introduction to dance therapy, a therapeutic approach that integrates movement and dance to promote emotional and psychological well-being. With her years of experience and collaboration with the National Centre for Dance Therapy (CNDT), Dr. Côté-Séguin offers a workshop that combines both theory and practical exercises.

Workshop Objectives:

• Understand the theoretical foundations and benefits of dance therapy.
• Explore practical applications of this approach in clinical and group settings.
• Presentation and summary of her doctoral thesis: Impacts of Group Dance Therapy on Body Image Disturbances and Interoception in Adolescent Girls Hospitalized for Eating Disorders.

Registration:

A limited number of participants will be accepted. Please reserve your spot and inform us if you’re unable to attend, so we can offer the spot to someone on the waiting list.

Duration: 1.5 hours
Location: Studios GB, Wilder Building Espace Danse, 1435 de Bleury Street, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2H7
Language: The workshop will be conducted in French, but participants are welcome to ask questions in English.

Cost:

Pre-sale (up to 15 days before the workshop):
$65 general public
$40 RQD members

Regular Price:
$70 general public
$45 RQD members