OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2007

October 31st to
November 3rd, 2007

2007 Joint National Conference

Novotel—Sydney Olympic Park

Workshop 4- Suzi Tortora Ed.D., C.M.A., A.D.T.R., LCAT, LMHC

LETS DANCE! Nurturing Relationships through Multisensory Interaction

Based on the intricate relationship between the brain and body, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the role multisensory learning plays in all levels of a young child’s development, using a program developed by this presenter called Ways of Seeing. The focus of this relationship- based program emphasizes the primary significance of movement and multisensory experience in building the attachment relationship through nonverbal and experientially-based engagement. Participants will learn how the nonverbal aspect of interactions with young children influence the child’s development in all areas, by emphasizing why playful spontaneous movement-based interactions involving a mutual give and take between baby and significant adult, support the development of a healthy bond. Discussion will include how the nonverbal aspects of a parents quality of touch and holding can influence the developing relationship and the infant’s budding sense of self.

Participants will learn how to apply this multisensory and nonverbal perspective across a continuum of infant mental health practice, from typical parent- infant relationships to special populations: such as medically ill young children in a hospital setting and children with developmental issues including sensory processing, communication delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Nonverbal observational skills will be sharpened as participants learn how to organize and interpret the information observed to develop a program unique to each child and family; using touch, rhythm, movement and body awareness techniques. Multisensory activities that capture the young child’s interest become a tool for communication; helping the child navigate the environment, supporting relationships, enhancing self-expression, and, in the case of medically ill children, for pain management.

Through lecture, video, worksheets and experiential participation, participants will understand the role of movement in development; and learn age appropriate movement, dance and play activities that support the attachment relationship while enhancing physical, cognitive, communicative and social/emotional development. These activities can be used with families in group, dyadic, and individual therapeutic, hospital, preventative, and daycare settings.

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September 27 - 30, 2007

3 LECTURES - ADTA 42nd Annual Conference: NY Marriot at Brooklyn Bridge: Registration www.adta.org

- BEYOND CRYING: PAIN, TRAUMA, AND STRESS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD - EIGHTH FORUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS

- Discussant: 13th International Panel: "Dance Therapy with Children Throughout the World"

- Dance Across America...The Andréa Rizzo Foundation Takes Flight

WALK.....DANCE......CELEBRATE!

The Andrea Rizzo Foundation Invites You To The 6th Annual “Walk for the Children”
A Family FUN Event Benefiting Children with cancer and special needs through:
The Andrea Rizzo Dance Therapy Program 4:00 pm Sunday August 19, 2007
Rodgers Rec Center, Salve Regina University Ochre Pt. Ave. Newport RI 02840

Join us for a 2 mile walk along the scenic Cliff Walk followed by dance performances, raffles and refreshments!

Want to form a team? Walk in memory or in support of a loved one! Walk as a school, business, youth group, organization etc.

Individuals Walkers Welcome!

To donate online: www.dance-across-america.com
For any questions or team info packets email DreasDream@aol.com and check out our website www.theandrearizzodancetherapyfoundation.com

Cliff Walk Andrea Rizzo Foundation: "Collaborating With a Mission - ADTA/NDEO/RI Dance Alliance." Fee $25

Keynote lecture 1:45 PM Suzi Tortora

Held at Salve Regina University, Newport, RI at the O'Hare Academic Center
1:15 Registration O'Hare Academic Center 2nd floor
1:45 Keynote: Suzi
2:45 Breakout sessions: 2 dynamic seminars on dance/movement therapy in several settings.Speakers: Christina Devereaux, ADTR Public Relations Director of the national ADTA:; Cathy Lebeaux, ADTR President, NE Chapter of the ADTA

Collaborating With a Mission: Spreading the word on Dance/Movement Therapy

Followed by a Walk a thon along the scenic Newport Cliff Walk to support the work of The Andréa Rizzo Foundation

Collaborators:

American Dance Therapy Association/ New England Chapter

Rhode Island Dance Alliance/ An affiliate of the National Dance Educators Organization

The Andréa Rizzo Foundation/ a non profit organization dedicated to bringing dance/movement therapy to children with cancer and special needs.

The New England dance community invites ALL in the dance, education and health related fields to join us on

Place: Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island

These seminars are geared toward anyone interested in Dance/Movement therapy in the fields of education, special education, DANCE and health related settings.

Walk: 2 miles in scenic Newport along the magnificent Cliff Walk overlooking Narragansett Bay

Join in a "Walk for the Children" benefiting The Andréa Rizzo Foundation's pediatric dance/movement therapy program for children with cancer and special needs, entitled "Dréa's Dream".

"Dréa's Dream" touches the lives of fragile children at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Ronald Mc Donald Houses in NYC and Providence and public schools throughout the country.

Walk alone, with friends or FORM a TEAM to walk in honor of someone or something special in your life. A $500 prize is Awarded to the highest pledge raising TEAM.

email: DreasDream@aol for an info packet if you would like to form a TEAM.

DANCE: Enjoy FREE DANCE PERFORMANCES by area dance companies before and after the walk.

Kayak Raffle, Baskets, Free Refreshments, and family fun!

Proceeds will benefit the Andréa Rizzo Foundation which funds Dréa's Dream.

If you can not make the event but would like to make a donation online, you can go to: www.Dance-Across-America.com

JULY 2007

July 29, 2007
Sunday
1:30 - 4:15pm

Authentic Movement Workshop taught by Suzi Tortora
An inner focusing movement meditation practice involving listening to your body & allowing your body to move you
Location: Cold-Spring-on-the-Hudson - in the beautiful Hudson Valley region

Dates: Sunday, July 29th - Time: 1:30 - 4:15PM - Fees: $40 Call or email for: questions register directions

Keynote Lecture: Movement as a Vehicle for Communication; Creative Family Dance Workshop; & Private Sessions with Dr Suzi Tortora for the Summer Institute 2007: Communication through the Arts: University of Syracuse Ways of Seeing Dance movement Psychotherapist Dr Tortora States: "Young children communicate, learn, and express themselves through their movements and senses. For adults - parents, caregivers, and professionals - it is of vital importance to connect with children of all ages on this nonverbal level. This is an especially effective tool for children with communication differences. Using the language of movement and the senses as an entryway into the child's world. Dr Tortora creates activities that join the children, stimulate their social, emotional, physical, communicative and cognitive development, improve their body awareness and coordination and quality of life.

CONTACT INFO Syracuse for keynote & workshop: soeweb.syr.edu - research - institutes - facilitated communication - training; or phone 315-443-9379 to book private sessions contact Dr Suzi Tortora at suzi@suzitortora.org or 845-265-1085

JUNE 2007

June 23, 2007

Authentic Movement Workshop

A 3 Session Workshop by Suzi Tortora

"Exploring Children’s Love of Movement from typical to atypical development:"
Infancy Institute Infants, Toddlers, Families: Supporting their Growth, at Bank Street College

Transmission of Trauma: Implications for Intervention in the Wake of Loss Derived from the World Trade Center Project:
The Use of Nonverbal Movement Analysis in the Treatment of Women Pregnant and Widowed on 9-11, for Division 39 Division 39 American Psychological Association (APA), Toronto, Canada: presented with Phyllis Cohen, Rita Reiswig, Sally Moskowitz, Donna Demetri Friedman , and K. Mark Sossin

B.I.T.E.
The Body Image Transformation Experience® Two interconnected Workshops

Workshop I:
FALL DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Owning My Body My Self "Why Can't I Just Do It?"...Explores participants' eating experiences, self-perception, and resistance to change.

Workshop II:
FALL DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Transforming My Body My Self...Combines innovative group therapy techniques with body-oriented therapy.
Special Guest Collaborator: Dance Movement therapist Suzi Tortora Ed.D.,ADTR,CMA,LCAT,LMHC

February 24, 2007
Saturday
1:00 - 5:00 pm

DANCE MOVEMENT PSYCHOTHERAPY: INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN With Dr. Suzi Tortora, Ed.D., ADTR, CMA, LCAT, LMHC
Sensitize yourself to the ways young children communicate, learn and express themselves through their movement and senses. Gain hands-on experience information that is useful for all professionals and parents of young children, with or without special needs. Learn about Dr. Suzi Tortora's Ways of Seeing dance movement psychotherapy program through exploring nonverbal cues expressed by infants and young children and experiencing movement activities that support early attachment relationships and social, emotional, and cognitive development. For parents, caregivers, and professionals, these activities can be used with families or in groups and in dyadic and individual therapeutic, hospital, preventative and childcare settings.

Tuition: $75 plus $7 registration fee

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JANUARY 2007