Learn the skills to engage, inspire and uplift older adults and people with dementia through dance and expressive movement.
Board certified dance/movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein will share her passion in this in-person class at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham, MA. Learn from her 45 years in the field how to transform the culture of care for people with dementia to one that is relationship-centered through dance and embodied caregiving. Participate in a group of older adults and people with dementia dancing. Come away with an understanding of why dance and embodied caregiving are so important, especially for people who no longer have words.
Photo from a Memory Café at the Dedham Public Library.
Workshop topics include:
aspects of dementia relevant to bringing dance
elements of dance
group leadership
theory
identifying benefits
model program, adaptable for your dance style, strengths, and clients
Who will benefit from this training?
dance/movement/music/expressive therapists/ dance teachers
caregivers
mental health counselors
activity therapists
anyone who enjoys dancing and working with people with dementia
15 hour in-person training by Donna Newman-Bluestein
Saturday, June 1, 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday, June, 2 9 am - 5:30 pm
For further information contact: donna @ danceforconnection dot com
Please register early as there is a limit on the number of students.
Upon completion of the course, students who do the required assignments will be eligible to receive 15 hours of Alternate Route credit toward the R-DMT. In addition, 15 hours of CEs from the ADTA are available. All participants who complete the training will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Fee is $295 until May 18 / $345 after.
Register here.