Participation in the adult D.A.M Therapy group supports:
Development of Self-Love and Self-Worth
Through DBT, movement, and reflective art, participants challenge negative self-beliefs and cultivate a more compassionate internal dialogue.
Increased Emotional Awareness and Insight
Participants gain a deeper understanding of their emotional patterns, triggers, and behavioral responses.
Trauma-Informed Healing
Somatic movement and expressive therapies allow for the safe processing and release of stored trauma within the body.
Improved Emotional Regulation
DBT skills combined with movement-based regulation strategies enhance the ability to manage intense emotions effectively.
Reconnection to the Body
Dance fitness movement supports rebuilding a positive and safe relationship with the body.
Empowerment and Identity Development
Participants reclaim their sense of self, personal power, and identity through structured therapeutic exploration.
Explore our approaches below!
Dance fitness within the adult D.A.M model is rooted in the understanding that the body holds emotional experiences, trauma, and chronic stress patterns. Unlike traditional dance, this approach incorporates low-impact, accessible fitness-based movement designed to promote both physical activation and emotional release.
Structured and expressive dance fitness activities allow adults to:
Release stored emotional tension
Regulate physiological arousal
Reconnect with their bodies in a safe and empowering way
Increase body awareness and somatic insight
Art therapy in the adult D.A.M model serves as a reflective and insight-oriented intervention, supporting deeper exploration of identity, self-worth, and emotional experiences.
This process allows adults to:
Externalizing internal experiences
Process unresolved emotions
Explore identity and self-perception
Develop insight into behavioral and emotional patterns
The adult D.A.M model incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a core clinical framework to support emotional regulation and behavioral change.
Participants learn and practice foundational DBT skills, including:
Emotional awareness
Distress tolerance
Self-regulation
Cognitive restructuring
Interpersonal effectiveness
Present-moment mindfulness