In many cases, individuals suffering from drug or alcohol addiction find it difficult to put their emotions or feelings into words. Dance or Movement Therapy is an expressive form of psychotherapy that may be more effective than talk therapy for some patients. Dance therapy can be done with or without music, choreographed or freestyle movements.
Dance therapists use movement as a way to help clients relax and open up to their emotions. Dance and movement are used to provide a “voice” for emotions that may be difficult to articulate, help resolve feelings from trauma, and assist in uncovering buried emotions. Along with that, dance and movement therapy are used as a way for clients to process and release internal conflicts and worries.
