Self Image / Dance Therapy

Self Image / Dance Therapy for Women

Do you judge and compare yourself to others? 

Do you want to feel more comfortable in your own mind and body? 

I have combined my years of knowledge as a Mental Health Therapist and Dance Instructor to create this helpful workshop. 

I will be teaching Stress reduction techniques and Therapeutic self acceptance exercises through the form of Belly dance. You don't have to know how to dance to attend! Women of all ages, shapes, sizes and skill sets are welcome! Wear workout clothes or anything you feel comfortable dancing in. Bring a scarf to wrap around your waist to accent your hip movements. It doesn't have to be a coin scarf, any scarf will do. There will also be brand-new belly dance scarves sold at the workshop for $20. 

You can wear tennis shoes, dance shoes, ballet slippers, or bare feet. Just don't wear socks by themselves as the floor is slippery.Dancers for life dance studio is located in a small plaza between AutoZone and Ramey's. It's also located directly across the street from Villa Bakery. Parking is in the rear.

Resentment

Coping With Resentment

“Living with resentment is like taking poison and hoping the other person will get sick”

We all deal with situations that make us uncomfortable, upset, and frustrated with others. Sometimes when our feelings aren’t addressed or we don’t feel satisfied with the situations outcome we may gain resentment towards those involved. When we resent someone we constantly replay the feelings and events that caused those feelings over and over in our heads.  Sometimes our resentment towards others is ignited and fueled by other past experiences that may or may not have to do with the person involved. Although we all experience these feelings at one time or another, it is in no way healthy for anyone. Holding on to feelings of unhappiness, anger, and hurt can really hinder your ability to move forward in life and learn to deal with your problems. Letting go of resentment is essential to not letting your past control your present. Here are some things we can do to move forward and let go or resentment. 

1. View resentment as the addictive state of mind it is.
2. Realize you cannot change the past.
3. Acknowledge that you can’t control others.
4. Acknowledge that your resentment may come from past experiences.
5. Remember that resentment only gives you an illusion of strength and focus on highlighting your real strengths and power. 
6. Work on being forgiving. Remember that forgiveness is for you not for the other person so that you may let go of what hurts you. 

Written By: Jenai Muhammad, graduate level intern, Loring Therapy, LLC www.loringtherapy.com Adapted from: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-therapist-is-in/201103/living-resentment-is-taking-poison-and-hoping-the-other-guy-will-get Clinging to resentments poisons your mind, body and soul. By  Mark Sichel.