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Dance/Movement Therapy for Pediatric Oncology Patients
Dance/Movement therapy (DMT) gives children a sense of body control which can be beneficial and therapeutic for pediatric oncology patients who feel that they lack control due to their disease. The use of DMT helps patients “reimagine their body’s potential for health and comfort." Mind-body-emotion techniques allow children to express their thoughts and feelings while experiencing traumatic stress.

Therapist Qualifications
To become a Registered Dance Therapists a Masters Degree is required from an accredited ADTA program. There is also an ADTA alternate route where students can get their masters in an allied field such as mental health counseling, psychology, marriage and family counseling, social work, or dance. Many Dance Movement Therapists are getting licensure in psychological fields. Recently, it has become increasingly popular for dance/movement therapists to earn a doctorate in fields such as psychology, education, infant mental health, or dance/movement therapy.

Possible Dance/Movement Therapist Work Locations
Dance/movement therapists can work in nursing homes, schools, psychiatric, rehabilitation and medical facilities, drug treatment centers, counseling and crisis centers, and wellness and alternative health care centers. /sandbox