Dance Movement Therapy in Memphis, TN
Do you feel lost or stuck in turmoil due to acute or chronic stress, anxiety, or depression? Maybe you feel invisible, unlovable, hopeless, or like your problems aren't real enough. Life can feel heavy when you've been carrying the weight of a burdensome, trauma-filled life, but peace is possible when you lay those burdens down. My purpose as your therapist is to help you feel empowered, inspired, and equipped to thrive in your wellness journey. You may not know if therapy is right for you but taking a leap of faith can make a world of difference. Let's See Beautiful Again!
Do you feel lost or stuck in turmoil due to acute or chronic stress, anxiety, or depression? Maybe you feel invisible, unlovable, hopeless, or like your problems aren't real enough. Life can feel heavy when you've been carrying the weight of a burdensome, trauma-filled life, but peace is possible when you lay those burdens down. My purpose as your therapist is to help you feel empowered, inspired, and equipped to thrive in your wellness journey. You may not know if therapy is right for you but taking a leap of faith can make a world of difference. Let's See Beautiful Again!
Activities like expression, compassion, connection, mindfulness, breathing, movement, contemplative/reflective practices and intentional relaxation are all practices we might use.
I work with smart, passionate, people who do really hard things.
From navigating a transition to leveling up at work, we work with the nervous system to utilize evidence-based tools to impact positive change.
Activities like expression, compassion, connection, mindfulness, breathing, movement, contemplative/reflective practices and intentional relaxation are all practices we might use.
I work with smart, passionate, people who do really hard things.
From navigating a transition to leveling up at work, we work with the nervous system to utilize evidence-based tools to impact positive change.
We believe the only means to having long-lasting treatment outcomes is by providing holistic services which treat the whole person, Soul, Body and Spirit. We believe strong individuals produce strong families, strong families produce strong communities, strong communities produce strong cities, and strong cities produce a strong nation. We believe in order for treatment or services to be effective, clients/customers must be fully committed to the process and must take responsibility for bringing about positive change in their lives and/or communities.
We believe the only means to having long-lasting treatment outcomes is by providing holistic services which treat the whole person, Soul, Body and Spirit. We believe strong individuals produce strong families, strong families produce strong communities, strong communities produce strong cities, and strong cities produce a strong nation. We believe in order for treatment or services to be effective, clients/customers must be fully committed to the process and must take responsibility for bringing about positive change in their lives and/or communities.
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My name is Jasmine Mackey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My expertise includes working with clients who present with depression, trauma, anxiety, a lack of life skills, and a myriad of other challenges. I guide my clients toward self-discovery and transformation, holding them accountable and illuminating the discrepancies that hinder their progress.
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What can I expect from dance/movement therapy?
During dance therapy, the therapist will guide the client through dance movements that metaphorically represent a particular challenge, reflect their internal emotional state, or otherwise express physically what is happening for the client mentally. The therapist may “mirror” the client’s movements or simply observe. The client may be encouraged, as they dance, to pay attention to their breath or other physical sensations. Afterward, the therapist and client will often debrief to help the client process the experience. Is dance/movement therapy evidence-based? A small body of research has found that dance therapy can help treat conditions like depression, PTSD, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as nonclinical issues like low self-esteem or family conflict. However, some experts caution that the evidence in favor of dance therapy is not as robust as that of other, more established therapies, and some of the published research is of low quality. Many recommend that dance therapy be used as a complementary rather than stand-alone treatment. Can dance therapy help with depression? Some research suggests that dance/movement therapy can aid in the treatment of depression, especially when combined with other therapies; some studies, for example, report that dance therapy combined with antidepressants or talk therapy is more effective than those treatments alone. The positive effects of dance therapy may come from the movement itself, as it’s well-known that physical activity can improve mood and bolster motivation in those struggling with depression. What are the limitations of dance therapy? People with disabilities or other conditions that hinder movement may find it more challenging to participate in dance therapy, though a well-trained therapist will take a client’s physical limitations into account when designing a treatment plan. Experts also warn that certain conditions, particularly eating disorders, should never be treated with dance therapy alone; it may, however, be used as an adjunct therapy.
Is dance/movement therapy evidence-based?
A small body of research has found that dance therapy can help treat conditions like depression, PTSD, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as nonclinical issues like low self-esteem or family conflict. However, some experts caution that the evidence in favor of dance therapy is not as robust as that of other, more established therapies, and some of the published research is of low quality. Many recommend that dance therapy be used as a complementary rather than stand-alone treatment.
Can dance therapy help with depression?
Some research suggests that dance/movement therapy can aid in the treatment of depression, especially when combined with other therapies; some studies, for example, report that dance therapy combined with antidepressants or talk therapy is more effective than those treatments alone. The positive effects of dance therapy may come from the movement itself, as it’s well-known that physical activity can improve mood and bolster motivation in those struggling with depression.
What are the limitations of dance therapy?
People with disabilities or other conditions that hinder movement may find it more challenging to participate in dance therapy, though a well-trained therapist will take a client’s physical limitations into account when designing a treatment plan. Experts also warn that certain conditions, particularly eating disorders, should never be treated with dance therapy alone; it may, however, be used as an adjunct therapy.