Gobsmacked by these Malaysians (and others) who turned up for "The Body Never Lies! Dance Movement Psychotherapy for Mental Health" on their weekend! (I was prepared to facilitate a session for 0-2 people and to comfort them, haha!) Perhaps we are becoming more tuned into mental health as a society and more open to exploring … Continue reading DMP for Mental Health: The Body Never Lies!
This post comes a little bit late, but we are now at - We Rock the Spectrum - Ara Damansara, an autism-focused, inclusive gym. Lovely staff and very well-maintained, and TLC Learning Connection Care Centre, Mont Kiara, a special needs centre with caring and dedicated teachers: http://learningconnection.com.my/
"In the realm of the mind, what we resist persists. Sadly, some people end up turning to alcohol and drugs as a last resort to quiet their mind...We can’t control our mind with our mind (or our pre-frontal cortex with the pre-frontal cortex), but with interoceptive awareness, we may be able to escape our racing thoughts."
"DMT for children, teenagers, and adults with autism." Free event open to parents and others interested. Register with the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM).
Astro was curious as to how: Dance Movement Therapy is unique in what it offers to individuals with autism, These services can be offered to people from lower income groups. In this interview, I briefly answer these questions. Thank you, Astro Radio News for promoting awareness of this supplementary therapy, and CIMB Foundation for a … Continue reading Interview with Astro Radio News
Evidence shows that contact with nature contributes to our mental health and emotional wellbeing. As urban dwellers, how many of us get to escape to the outdoors on a regular basis? Accessibility, safety, and traffic are factors to consider. Simple wish this Earth Day: For more trees, parks, and green lungs in Malaysia. A poem … Continue reading Earth Day 2017
This April being Autism Awareness month, Free Malaysia Today (FMT) was curious about dance movement psychotherapy (DMP), a very young form of creative arts psychotherapy in Malaysia.
Dance Movement Psychotherapy 