Dance/Movement Therapy : Psychotherapy Videos

All Titles…

Voices From Inside - Women Prisoners and Their Children Speak Out

with Karina Epperlein

This video shows a therapist working with imprisoned women as they use dance, music, and art to share their experiences of prison life - those that include separation, shame, and also shared affection.

Arts Therapies for Children with Disabilities in School

with Judith Aron Rubin

In this video, arts therapists with specialties in dance/movement, music, and art are seen working with special needs children of elementary school age in different schools, explaining why they work the way they do.

Expressive Arts Therapy Groups

with Judith Rubin, PhD & Eleanor Irwin, PhD

Two films make up Expressive Arts Therapy Groups - both demonstrating expressive modalities and major therapeutic tools, along with music, movement, poetry, and filmmaking.

Integrating the Arts in Therapy: Learning from the Pioneers

with Sharon Chaiklin, Eliana Gil, Peggy Heller, Eleanor C. Irwin, Clive Robbins, Judith Aron Rubin

This film documents over 6 hours of a weekend-long conference called “Integrating the Arts in Therapy: Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Poetry, Play,” held July 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia.

Arts in the Environment: Going to the Source

with Norma Canner

In this video, Norma Canner, a movement/dance therapist, works with a diverse group of men and women for four days in the wilderness to experience creative expression and rediscover a child's sense of wonder.

Dance Therapy Workshops

with Norma Canner, Penny Lewis

With Anne Brownell’s articulate narration, the viewer is given an intimate look at the work of two pioneers in expressive arts therapy – Norma Canner and Penny Lewis.

Dance Therapy and Authentic Movement

with Janet Adler

This video includes two films: Looking At Me and Still Looking, both by Janet Adler, PhD, ADTR showcasing her pivotal work in dance therapy.

Individual Dance/Movement Therapy

with Penny Lewis

This in-depth dance/movement therapy session provides a window into the brilliant work of Penny Lewis, Ph.D. Dr. Lewis illustrates her ability to adeptly integrate sophisticated theory, using the Kestenberg Movement Profile (KMP) and psychodynamic theory into her clinical practice.

To Move is to Be Alive

with Judith Aron Rubin

This film is about the contributions of Dr. Penny Lewis, a prolific writer and educator in the field of dance/movement therapy.

A Time to Dance: The Life & Work of Norma Canner

with Norma Canner

This unique, inspiring film provides viewers the opportunity to discover the life and work of Norma Canner, a dance teacher, therapist and pioneer in the field of dance movement therapy, and former instructor at Lesley Expressive Therapy Graduate Schools in Cambridge, MA, and Israel.

Sesame Drama & Movement Therapy

with Mary Smail

This film introduces the work of the Sesame Institute UK and International, a London based charity which was born out of a dream of the founder, Marian Billy Lindkvist, in1964. Taking its name from the ancient Ali Baba story, the password “Open Sesame” opens door to inner riches.

Womens Rites & Body Speaks: Expressive Arts Groups for Growth

with Georgina Jahner, Comer Rudd-Gates

This video is a compilation of two films—gemstones of information for those valuing the expressive arts as avenues of treatment for persons seeking healing in mental health settings.