DAN 291 - Dance/Movement Therapy /Fall 2025

    PRESENTATIONS     1   DMT Schizophrenia Final Presentation Schizophrenia By: Julie, Victoire, Andrea, & Amber Amber Google Docs Questions for Reflection: How did today’s presentation change your understanding of how schizophrenia affects emotional expression and body awareness? In what ways do you think Dance Movement Therapy could help individuals with schizophrenia reconnect with themselves or others? What moments from the hypothetical session stood out to you, and why do you think they were impactful for the client’s healing process?   2  Understanding Depression Jessica Abboud, Carolina Abboud, Sophia Dominguez  Link: Understanding Depression     Discussion Questions 1 -What is one thing you’re taking away or learned from today’s presentation?   2 -  Write a short paragraph about something that helps lift your mood when you’re feeling down a pe...

1  ANXIETY Presenters: Chelsea Dana, Holly Prichard, Bella Ryduchowski  Link to Presentation:  Group 1 - Anxiety https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19x3o1x1puf49K-74y6f8q14yeyl60eEhwKAI91fMCC0/edit?usp=sharing   What is one takeaway or thing you learned about anxiety today.  How did the dance therapy session make you feel? Will you incorporate anything you learned today into your daily routine? If so, what? 2   Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder  Presenters: Letsile Mogwe, Amy Estrada, Maddie Seder, Alyssa Littman      Link to Presentation: Group 2 Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder   https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lMgOJqhwk-KXTqIzkNKF6RW0z0uvmjji8spo0K4e9zA/edit?usp=sharing   Questions 1. How might grounding and rhythmic movement help someone who feels disc...

    1   A  Collaborative Class Environment Christopher Sommese Throughout this course, I learned more about myself and how movement can support emotional regulation. Since day 1 of class, Professor Jorge made the class very free-flowing, open and enjoyable which allowed me to be myself and learn more. I particularly enjoyed being part of a collaborative class environment where connecting and working with others felt natural and meaningful. I also took a lot away from the videos and questions because I learned so many interesting techniques to release tension, express my feelings and help others who may be struggling with an illness or stress. Another meaningful takeaway was realizing that certain movements can reveal emotions I wasn't fully aware of, and helped me to better understand my internal experiences and how they show up in my body. From start to finish, the course helped me recognize the power of movement as a tool for expression, comm...