Open Floor Movement Practice

In both individual and group experiences, Open Floor movement practice - "Therapy in Motion" - integrates Mind, Body, Emotion and Soul for deeper psychological healing. "We integrate relational approaches, attachment theory and practice, trauma work, emotions and cognition into an embodied movement exploration for richer therapeutic outcomes. Working with body sensations and movement increases the depth and efficacy of the work. Therapy in Motion's theoretical grounding includes attachment theory, relational psychoanalysis, trauma studies, theories of sexuality, gestalt awareness practice, the understanding of multiple self‐states, and transpersonal approaches. Clients access core resources to make desired changes in their lives, with a focus on developing and deepening embodied presence, using Core Movement Resources as interventions and support, expanding capacity across channels of perception (sensory, emotional, cognitive, spatial, relational, etc.), growing skills for embodied attunement and co-regulation in the therapeutic relationship.

Feelings, imagination and intentions make themselves known to us and others via an intricately sensitive and finely tuned web of sensate experiences, biochemical exchanges and neurological pathways in the brain. When we are frozen, overwhelmed or dysregulated emotionally, we are likely to feel ungrounded, off-center or out of touch with our physical presence, resulting in repetitive emotional and symptomatic patterns. When therapists integrate intellectual, emotional, and physical approaches, client issues can be translated into movement, resulting in a richer therapeutic outcome. It is scientifically proven that emotional intelligence, stability and resilience are dependent upon, and reflective of, being present in the moment and embodied. Evidence‐based embodied therapeutic practices demonstrate that the ability to tolerate strong emotions without dissociating are key to good mental health. Additionally, embodied emotional intelligence is vital for profound, lasting spiritual development.

Open Floor International