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Fostering Social Emotional Ethical Learning (SEEL) skills in children & young adults through Therapeutic Art & Movements (DMT) for Wellbeing✨

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Today, feelings had a colour.She wasn’t handed a worksheet or a “right way” to draw. She was simply asked — how do you feel? And her hand answered before her words could: yellow first, then red, pressed in until the page couldn’t take any more.That’s the quiet magic of therapeutic art. It doesn’t ask a child to explain herself — it gives her a hand movement instead. A colour to reach for. A shape to fill in twice, because once wasn’t enough.For children, art as expression or where process matters than outcome helps to: 🎨 It builds an emotional vocabulary before words are ready — colour, pressure, and shape become a language of their own.🎨 It’s a safe outlet for big feelings — happiness, excitement, even the ones that don’t have names yet.🎨 It’s entirely process-led — there’s no “correct” heart. Just her heart, drawn her way.🎨 It sharpens self-awareness — the simple act of pausing to ask “how do I feel?” is a skill that lasts well beyond the crayon.🎨 It deepens the bond between adult and child — through observing, not correcting.No red flags to fix. No lines to stay inside. Just a little one, curious about her own insides, finding out that joy has a shade — and it’s hers to choose.#therapeuticart #expressingfeelings #socialemotionallearning #arttherapy #childledlearning by @betterstories.in

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Today, our Dance Movement Therapy session was filled with laughter, movement, and connection. 🌈Using a colorful parachute and soft balls, the children explored playful movement while gently building body awareness, eye-hand coordination, attention, and shared focus. As the balls rolled, bounced, and floated together, the children practiced turn-taking, cooperation, waiting, responding to one another, and experiencing the joy of moving as a group.This simple therapeutic play circle became a safe space for sensory exploration, social interaction, and collective regulation. Every smile, every shared glance, and every synchronized movement reminded us that play is a powerful pathway to connection, confidence, and belonging.#DanceMovementTherapy #Autism #playandlearn #TherapeuticMovement #bodyawareness by @betterstories.in

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Some days, my heart speaks best through movement.Between facilitating Dance Movement Therapy sessions with neurodivergent children and young adults, I find moments to simply move—freely, gently, honestly.Every sway becomes a conversation with my emotions.Every breath, a reminder of my inner strength.Every joyful movement, a quiet return to hope.As we move, we move our emotions.Today, I carry home not just smiles, but love, joy, and a heart that feels a little lighter. 🌿💛#dancemovementtherapy #moveyourbody #movementheals #creativeretreat #expressingmyself by @betterstories.in

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Story Behind A Therapeutic Art Activity Togetherness 🌿✨Every morning, I begin my day with a simple ritual on my tiny home balcony—a few moments of deep breathing, connecting with my body, noticing the emotions that are present, and inviting a single word that wishes to guide my day.Today, the word that came to me was Togetherness.My little 5-year-old nephew and I gathered fallen leaves and flowers, coloured the leaves with crayons, and created this nature-based artwork together. There was no right or wrong way—just curiosity, presence, and joyful expression.Nature-based art gently reminds us that even fallen leaves can become something beautiful. When combined with mindful breathing and creative expression, it becomes a therapeutic practice that helps us ground ourselves, regulate emotions, and reconnect with the present moment.Sometimes, healing doesn’t need grand gestures. Sometimes, it begins with a leaf, a flower, a shared smile, and the simple joy of creating together.What’s one word that’s calling you today? 🌸🍃#NatureBasedArt #TherapeuticArt #DanceMovementTherapy #CreativeWellbeing #MindfulLiving EmotionalWellbeing Grounding MorningRitual ArtForHealing Togetherness ArtsForChange by @betterstories.in

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Moments of joy, connection, and self-discovery beyond words at our Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) session with neurodivergent children at Manovikas Kendra. @manovikas.kendra 🌈✨Sitting together in a circle, the children explored gentle movements with colorful scarves, checking in with different body parts and engaging in repetitive therapeutic movements that helped them befriend their bodies, build body awareness, and strengthen focus and coordination. During the rhythmic warm-up, they enthusiastically followed movements using their whole bodies, filling the room with laughter, giggles, and playful energy. Most of the children are non verbal and they were amazingly responding through movements, gestures and sounds. The session concluded with relaxation and self-healing touch through a self-hug. It was heartwarming to see some children wanting to continue holding themselves a little longer, finding comfort, grounding, and a sense of calm within. These small moments remind us of the power of Dance Movement Therapy in nurturing connection, confidence, self-awareness, and emotional well-being. 💛Grateful to all the caregivers and teachers and my wonderful supervisor Tripura @tripura.kashyap for her gentle guidance 🌻j#dancemovementtherapy #autism #movementismedicine #movementheals #MovementForChange AutismSupportmovewithlove creativetherapy neurodivergent selfregulation bodyawareness by @betterstories.in

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Feeling deeply grateful to have started facilitating Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) at Manovikas Kendra, Kolkata, from June 2026, with neurodivergent children and young adults.💙DMT is a therapeutic approach that uses movement to support emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well-being. For children with autism and other neurodivergent groups, it nurtures body awareness, emotional expression, communication, self-regulation, and social connection.This journey is not only supporting the children—it is also expanding my own heart beyond my perceived limitations and nurturing my growth with every session. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to build beautiful bonds of trust, friendship, and joy with the children and their caregivers through the healing power of movement. 🌈✨#dancemovementtherapy #socialemotionallearning #inclusion #autism #expressingmyself by @betterstories.in

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Grateful to have facilitated a Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) orientation session for a few lovely and dedicated TEACHERS and CAREGIVERS at Manovikas Kendra @manovikas.kendra on 24 June 2026. 💙Caregivers and teachers spend so much of their time supporting, nurturing, and caring for others that they often forget to care for themselves. Self-care is rarely something they pause to think about, yet it is essential for their own wellbeing and for sustaining the important work they do every day.Through a simple yet powerful mirroring activity with scarves, participants explored connection, empathy, presence, and non-verbal communication. In Dance Movement Therapy, mirroring involves reflecting another person’s movements, helping individuals feel seen, understood, and emotionally connected. This practice nurtures empathy, trust, attunement, and a deeper sense of bonding.It was heartwarming to witness the teachers engage with openness, curiosity, and joy as they experienced the therapeutic power of movement firsthand. The session offered a space to pause, connect with themselves and one another, and experience the importance of caring for the caregiver.A gentle reminder: self-care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. 🌿#DanceMovementTherapy #DMT #CaregiverWellbeing #TeacherWellbeing #MentalHealth EmotionalWellbeing ArtsForChange ManovikasKendra CreativeWellbeing EmpathyInAction SelfCareForCaregivers movementismedicine movementheals expressingemotions specialneeds movementmatters autismawareness by @betterstories.in

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There is something truly beautiful about watching children express themselves through movement. 💙Grateful to continue facilitating Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) sessions at Manovikas Kendra, @manovikas.kendra a school for children and adolescents with special needs in Kolkata. In today’s session, we explored joyful movement with colorful scarves to encourage better body coordination, body awareness, sensory engagement, and playful expression.Most of the children are on the autism spectrum, and it was heartwarming to see them participate with such enthusiasm alongside the gentle support of their caregivers. Every smile, every wave of a scarf, and every shared movement reminded me that connection often begins beyond words.Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) creates a safe, inclusive space where children can build confidence, strengthen motor coordination, regulate emotions, and experience the joy of being seen and accepted—just as they are.Every movement tells a story. Every child deserves the chance to express it. ✨#dancemovementtherapy #autism #SpecialNeeds #EmotionalWellbeing #manovikaskendra Kolkata ArtsForChange BodyMindConnection by @betterstories.in

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A steel cupboard. A stick of chalk. A five-year-old’s idea of a truck and FREEDOM TO ART IT OUTThis is what art looks like when it lives in the everyday — not saved for a classroom, but reached for the moment imagination strikes.Every scribble builds something quiet but real: imagination, creativity, concentration. And when he finished, he didn’t just walk away — he wiped the door clean, tidied the table, put the chalk back.He didn’t need a perfect truck. He needed a canvas or a space without a “don’t” on it — the space to express through art, and the trust that the making itself was enough. 🌈#ArtTherapy #ProcessOverOutcome #EverydayArt #ChildhoodCreativity #ExpressiveArts TherapeuticArt by @betterstories.in

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There is something deeply powerful about returning to MOVEMENT & PLAY. 🎈✨Recently, I had the joy of facilitating a Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) session in collaboration with the Mental Health Society (MHS) with a vibrant group of young participants, many of whom are pursuing psychology across different universities.Through a body scan exercise, participants explored different parts of their bodies and gently noticed the emotions, sensations, and stories they may be carrying within. Using balloons as props, they moved, played, connected, and expressed themselves in ways that words often cannot.The balloons brought a sense of lightness, curiosity, and spontaneity to the space. Props like balloons can help lower inhibitions, encourage creativity, foster connection, and make emotional exploration feel safer and more accessible.What stood out most was how quickly the room filled with laughter, joy, and childlike wonder. Many participants shared feeling connected to their inner child while navigating emotions through movement.Dance Movement Therapy reminds us that our bodies hold valuable emotional wisdom. By moving with awareness, we can identify, express, and navigate difficult emotions with greater compassion, resilience, and self-understanding.Grateful to Namrata Bhowmik @your_go_to_psychologist, Founder of Mental Health Society - MHS @mentalhealthsociety2024 and all the participants for bringing such openness, playfulness, and presence to the session. 🌻💛#dancemovementtherapy #movementheals #creativemovement #dancewellness #moveyourbody by @betterstories.in

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Movement became expression.Expression became connection.And connection became healing. ✨A glimpse from the Dance Movement Therapy Session for MHS interns — a space where movement, emotions, rhythm, and self-expression came together beautifully. 🌼The session was thoughtfully facilitated by Poulomi Pal, DMT Practitioner, whose warmth, sensitivity, and engaging approach created a safe and energetic environment for every participant to explore themselves through movement. Her ability to blend therapeutic insight with creative expression made the session deeply impactful and memorable for the interns. 💛From playful movement exercises to emotional release and group bonding, every moment reflected the healing power of movement therapy.Move together. Heal together. 🌿#MHS #MentalHealthSociety #DanceMovementTherapy #DMT #Internship MentalHealthAwareness HealingThroughMovement SelfExpression EmotionalWellbeing PsychologyInternship MovementTherapy MHSKolkata by @betterstories.in

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Therapeutic Art to Express Inner ChildHave you ever thought how your INNER CHILD looks like? What shapes, colours, symbols or movement it does and how it feels? If it’s a place then what kind of place it is? Express your INNER CHILD and gently invite yourself to art it out where process matters than outcome 🌻#innerchildhealing❤️ #arttherapy #artheals #expressingmyself #artmeditation by @betterstories.in

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