Throughout your experience with cancer, you may experience your physical body in a different way, and this can be challenging mentally, emotionally, and physically. Dance/movement therapy can be a unique way to reconnect to your body and find a sense of inner strength and calm during or after the storm. It can support this process as you re-engage with your body safely and joyfully while connecting with experiences that may be difficult to describe in words.
In this workshop, an MSK dance/movement therapist will guide you through movement and body awareness exercises that may help you feel more at ease in your body and address emotions and thoughts about your experience in your body since your diagnosis. Through this workshop, the goal is to bring you to a place of awareness, forgiveness, and acceptance, where needed.
Audience: This class is open to people who have been treated for cancer and their caregivers.
Instructors:
- Jennifer Whitley, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT, CMA
Location
This workshop is taught online through Zoom, a videoconference system
You Will Need:
- A space free of clutter to move freely
- Water to stay hydrated
- A sturdy chair or wall for balance (if needed)
What to Wear:
- Comfortable clothing so you can move easily
You Must Be Able To:
- Stand and walk
- Stand for up to 30 minutes
- Modifications can be made (such as doing movement from a chair)
