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Friday, Dec 19, 2025; 10 am - Noon

Course Objectives

Bring the body into the therapeutic space. Learn simple, somatic strategies rooted in Dance/Movement Therapy principles—no DMT credential required. For use with diverse populations to support regulation, grounding, and connection.

  • Describe the evidence-based use and limitations of DMT to treat depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, and emotional dysregulation.

  • Apply 4-6 simple, trauma-informed movement and regulation techniques for different populations.

  • Demonstrate trauma-informed practice: screening for risk, informed consent, pacing, and steps to re-orient clients if distress occurs.

  • Explain ethical and scope-of-practice boundaries: when to incorporate movement, and when to consult/refer to credentialed DMTs.

About the Presenter

Madeline Kling, MA, R-DMT

Registered Dance Movement Therapist

Madeline (Maddy) Kling, MA, R-DMT, is a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist currently practicing with The Understory Group, where she provides outpatient dance/movement therapy for individuals and families. She holds a Master’s in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University and a Bachelor’s in Dance and Human Development & Family Studies from Colorado State University. Maddy integrates attachment-based, systemic, and feminist approaches into her work, emphasizing person-centered care and community connection. Her leadership and advocacy experience spans roles in student outreach, diversity, and inclusion groups, where she developed skills in presenting, organizing, and coalition-building. Passionate about making movement-based healing accessible, Maddy is committed to helping clients build sustainable change through embodied, creative, and trauma-informed practices.

Madeline Kling, MA, R-DMT

Registered Dance Movement Therapist

Madeline (Maddy) Kling, MA, R-DMT, is a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist currently practicing with The Understory Group, where she provides outpatient dance/movement therapy for individuals and families. She holds a Master’s in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University and a Bachelor’s in Dance and Human Development & Family Studies from Colorado State University. Maddy integrates attachment-based, systemic, and feminist approaches into her work, emphasizing person-centered care and community connection. Her leadership and advocacy experience spans roles in student outreach, diversity, and inclusion groups, where she developed skills in presenting, organizing, and coalition-building. Passionate about making movement-based healing accessible, Maddy is committed to helping clients build sustainable change through embodied, creative, and trauma-informed practices.

Support body and mind integration.

Intended for Behavioral Health Clinicians, School-Based Practitioners, Faith-Based Leaders, Graduate Students and others who support emotional and behavioral well-being.

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