Beyond Words: The Power of Dance/Movement Therapy in Psychiatric Care

Thu Apr 24 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:00 am UTC-05:00

Austin Oaks Hospital | Austin

Austin Oaks Hospital
Publisher/HostAustin Oaks Hospital
Beyond Words: The Power of Dance\/Movement Therapy in Psychiatric Care
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Join us for this 1 hour FREE CEU about the therapeutic power of movement and its role in mental health, somatics and creative arts therapy!
About this Event

OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the foundations of dance/movement therapy (DMT)
  • Learn the neuroscience and therapeutic benefits of DMT
  • Identify practical somatic tools for application

PRESENTER: VICKY HOCHMAN MS, BC-DMT

BIO: Vicky Hochman is a board-certified dance/movement therapist specializing in body-based approaches to mental health and healing. With a trauma informed and person-centered lens, Vicky facilitates therapeutic spaces where individuals can access their inner wisdom, express their stories through movement, and cultivate a deeper mind-body connection.

Vicky has worked in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, forensic facilities, behavior clinics, schools and memory care. She has developed and implemented dance/movement therapy programs to improve therapeutic outcomes for specialized populations. She teaches and supervises graduate students and therapists working toward licensure and has a small private practice.

Through her work, Vicky integrates movement, creativity, and psychotherapy to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and embodied resilience. Vicky is passionate about using dance/movement therapy to create meaningful therapeutic connections, empowering individuals to find new ways of expression and healing beyond words.



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Austin Oaks Hospital, 1407 West Stassney Lane, Austin, United States

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