How do people learn Dynamic Embodiment™?

People can learn Dynamic Embodiment™ through classes, workshops and working with a practitioner. One can become a practitioner of Dynamic Embodiment™ through training and certification.

How do people implement Dynamic Embodiment™?

One can implement and practice Dynamic Embodiment™ on their own at home, with a practitioner, or in a group setting such as a class or workshop.

For what types of circumstances is Dynamic Embodiment™ suited?

Dynamic Embodiment™ is a peaceful practice well suited for cultivating one’s inner peace, which is a building block for developing and applying one’s own positive social and emotional behaviors.

Trained practitioners can also apply Dynamic Embodiment™ to interrupt aggression and violence between people and groups.

Does Dynamic Embodiment™ work for preventing or controlling aggression or violence?

A study from the American Journal of Dance Therapy (2004) suggests that Dynamic Embodiment™ is useful for reducing aggression. In the study, 54 multicultural elementary school children participated in a dance/movement therapy-based violence prevention program over the course of 12 weeks. Both teachers and students noticed a significant decrease in aggressive and negative behaviors, such as starting fights, not calming down, not tolerating frustration and throwing objects.^[1]

^[1] Koshland, L., Wilson, J. & Wittaker, B. (2004) PEACE Through Dance/Movement: Evaluating a Violence Prevention Program. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 26, 69–90. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-004-0786-z

Where else might I go to learn more about Dynamic Embodiment™?

• Dynamic Embodiment™—Dynamic Embodiment™ official website
• Martha Eddy—Dr. Martha Eddy official website

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