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Rebecca Demi
May 9, 20242 min read
The Silent Relationship Killer: How Phubbing is Costing Us More Than We Think
In today’s hyper-connected world, our smartphones often become a silent participant in every aspect of our lives. But at what cost?...
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Rebecca Demi
Oct 26, 20234 min read
Between Extremes: Integrating DBT with Dance/Movement Therapy for Black & White Thinking
In the heart of every therapeutic relationship is the essence of trust, understanding, and growth. As a dance/movement therapist, my...
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Rebecca Demi
Sep 14, 20236 min read
Beyond Freud: Erikson’s Roadmap to Resilient Living
From Psychosexual to Psychosocial.
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Rebecca Demi
Sep 7, 20235 min read
Understanding the Fawn Nervous System Response
You may ask yourself in an iteration of this question... How am I so successful in all areas of my life on paper, but when I'm alone with...
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Rebecca Demi
Aug 16, 20237 min read
Dance & Yoga: the therapy dream team
In the subtle interplay of movement and stillness, an age-old truth emerges: Dance and Yoga, seemingly distinct in their essence, find...
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Rebecca Demi
May 25, 20231 min read
Letter to the New York Times Magazine Editor
#newyorktimesmagazine #lettertotheeditor #creativeartstherapy #lcatadvocacy Re “Let the Body Do the Talking” (page 46, May 21): I wanted...
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Rebecca Demi
May 1, 20235 min read
Dance/Movement Therapy is an Evidence-based ERP Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is an evidence-based approach that can be used to treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through Exposure...
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Rebecca Demi
Apr 17, 20233 min read
How I Wish You Were Here. Dance to the sad song... here's why.
Dancing is often associated with joy, energy, and celebration. We might think of upbeat pop songs, dance anthems, or club bangers that...
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Rebecca Demi
Apr 10, 20235 min read
The creative pursuit is a metaphor for life itself.
Stephen Nachmanovitch's book, Free Play, is a seminal work on creativity, improvisation, and the creative process. In this book,...
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Rebecca Demi
Mar 24, 20238 min read
Feeling anti-social? May just need to modulate your viscera.
The vagal brake is an embodied system of regulation. Without the vagal brake, we lose our anchor in safety, centering, and connection....
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