Dancing Through Trauma: Rebecca Love on Movement Therapy
Change is movement, and in order to create change there has to be both internal and external movement in the body.
Ever thought that dancing could be more than just fun? In this episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles sits down with Rebecca Love, a licensed creative arts therapist and board-certified dance/movement therapist, to explore how dance and movement can be powerful tools for healing trauma. Rebecca shares her personal journey, revealing how movement helped her process life's ups and downs.
She believes that reconnecting with our bodies through dance can help us navigate the collective trauma we've all experienced, especially over the past year. The conversation touches on self-awareness, self-love, and acceptance, offering practical insights into how we can use movement to understand our internal world better. Rebecca and Valeria also discuss the broader field of creative arts therapies and the importance of finding authentic movement that resonates with who we are.
The episode wraps up with a gentle reminder to let go of judgment and meet ourselves—and others—where we are. If you're curious about how dance can be a pathway to emotional healing, this episode is a must-listen.