Dance/Movement Therapy & Violence Prevention
According to a CDC survey, almost 1 in 4 women and 15% of men experience partner violence. This violence prevention program helps to support students to listen to body and self and become more aware of their actions leading to their health, safety and well-being.
About the speaker:
Nancy Beardall, PhD, BC-DMT, LMHC, CMA is Associate Professor and the Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) Coordinator at Lesley University, Cambridge, MA. As a dance/movement therapist, consultant, Certified Movement Analyst, and educator, Dr. Beardall’s work has focused on the physical, cognitive, social/emotional and relational development of students using dance/movement therapy and the expressive arts in the schools. Dr. Beardall has integrated DMT programs within the schools with students from K-12. Beardall has developed numerous programs for middle and high school students focusing on the prevention of bullying, sexual harassment and teen dating abuse, promoting healthy relationships and making a difference in the school community. Her community building programs through the arts have involved students, teachers, parents and community members. Dr. Beardall has been on the Board of the American Dance Therapy Association (2011-2013) as well as Chair of the ADTA's Approval Committee and currently serves on the Educational Committee.
To learn more about dance/movement therapy, please visit www.adta.org.