Association for Dance Movement Therapy UK (ADMTUK)

Overview:

Profession(s): Dance Movement Therapy
Member Type(s): Dance Movement Therapists, Movement Psychotherapists
Scope: National - United Kingdom
Formed: 1982
Registration No.: 01646790
Address: 32 Meadfoot Lane, Torquay, TQ1 2BW, UK
Website: www.admt.org.uk

Description:

Our aims are to further communication amongst Dance Movement Therapists, students & practitioners. We oversee a professional code of conduct and promote Dance Movement Therapy in the community.

Mission/Aims:

ADMTUK aims to develop communication amongst Dance Movement Therapists and promote its use throughout the United Kingdom in accordance with the highest professional standards. The Association works with the other art therapy professions in the UK (music, drama, art) and is active in the continuing development of a European Dance Movement Therapy network and supports international sharing.

Principal Activities:

Supporting and encouraging research, students, practitioners and promotes Dance Movement Therapy in the education, social and health services and the community at large.

Supporting the development of training courses which provide professional competence in the theory and practice of Dance Movement Therapy.

Facilitating the exchange of information, knowledge and thought in Dance Movement Therapy in liaison with other professionals.

Encouraging and supporting research and publications in Dance Movement Therapy.

Member Benefits:

Representing membership in negotiations with relevant bodies concerning issues of employment.

Protecting and promoting the interests of its members.

Establishing and maintaining a register of professional members.

Consultation, introductory workshops, in-service training and educational seminars.

Peer support seminars and professional development workshops facilitated for member practitioners, educators, supervisors and other interested professionals.

A quarterly newsletter e-motion.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

ADMT is the sole accrediting UK body for post graduate course leading to professional registration.

ADMT is the sole professional registration UK body for Dance Movement Therapists and Movement Psychotherapists.

Affiliations:

Partner Associations:
British Association of Dramatherapy (BADth)
British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)
Association of Professional Music Therapists (APMT)

Verification Criteria:

Current Licence to Practice issued by ADMTUK
Professionally registered Member of ADMTUK