“Relationship and Movement”

The group therapy promotes psychological well-being through physiological practice for people with relational trauma histories. It supports participants in exploring the psychological implications of relationship patterns and improving their relationships with themselves and others.

The group therapy is led by a Certified Movement Analyst and based on human movement study called Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis. The therapist was inspired by Dr. Bruce Perry's relational health and Infant-Parent Mental Health concept of "Serve and Return" and incorporated principles of relational dance called Contact Improvisation. Participants explore the interconnectedness between interpersonal relationship patterns and Contact Improvisation practice.

It is a closed group to provide a container for deeper exploration. Participants will learn and explore various movement qualities and identify movement patterns in their relationships with themselves and others. Participants will have a chance to consult relationship challenges with the group to explore different patterns in the dynamic that may serve the relationship better. It occurs in Fall and Spring.

• Dates: 9/9, 9/23, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 11/18* in 2025 Tuesdays 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

• Location: 931 Ashby Ave Berkeley CA 94710

• Fee: $300 for 6 sessions

  • $50 non-refundable deposit

  • $250 for full payment by 6/30

  • no refund after second session