The Dance/Movement Therapy Internship

Introduction | The Details | DMT Students | Internship Sites

It is clear to me that the process I am in is one of "becoming." Although the learning and mastering of therapeutic "skills" are both vital and important, my experiences at Antioch and at [the internship site] are teaching me that I must also learn who I am in this work- what of me do I bring to the path of dance/movement therapy?
— Antioch DMT intern

After completing two years of academic coursework, and completing an internship in counseling, DMT students are ready to begin their third-year internship.

Phyllis K. Jeswald, director of internships, works with each student to find an appropriate site matching the student's interests and needs, paying special attention to ensuring a rewarding and effective supervisory relationship.

Internships can take place anywhere in the United States, and even internationally, as long as there is a supervising BC-DMT. This gives students the freedom to return to their homes or travel to new places.

Interns, though spread over a wide geographical area, are closely linked to one another and their faculty though an online conference. This electronic conference provides an opportunity for students to share their struggles, challenges, successes, questions and experiences, and receive support and information in return.

Endless possibilities

Past sites have included: psychiatric hospitals, prisons, special schools, day treatment programs, substance abuse treatment centers, expressive therapy centers, mental health clinics, community programs, nursing homes, medical settings, developmental centers, rehabilitation hospitals, among others.

Populations may include children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Students work with clients with widely varying diagnoses, including autism and developmental delays, eating disorders, psychiatric illnesses, substance abuse/addiction problems, medical conditions, PTSD, and behavioral problems.

Last Updated: 10/6/09