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ADMP UK is the professional organisation for Dance Movement Psychotherapy in the UK, founded in 1982.

Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) recognises body movement as an implicit and expressive instrument of communication and expression. DMP is a relational process in which client/s and therapist engage in an empathic creative process using body movement and dance to assist integration of emotional, cognitive, physical, social and spiritual aspects of self. DMP is practiced as individual and group t

herapy in settings such as health, education, social services and in private practice. The profession is continually informed by research and by initiatives and projects that open up and extend the field of DMP practice. ADMP UK is the professional organisation for the profession for DMP in the United Kingdom and was originally founded in 1982. ADMP UK aims to support the development of DMP in the UK and internationally; foster communication among Dance Movement Psychotherapists (DMPs); and promote the use of DMP throughout the United Kingdom and abroad. ADMP UK also serves to uphold professional standards within the profession of Dance Movement Psychotherapy and oversees the professional codes of conduct for the profession. ADMP UK works with the other arts therapy (Art Psychotherapy, Dramatherapy, Music Therapy) and psychotherapy organisations in the UK and abroad to develop links and continue to further the profession of Dance Movement Psychotherapy in the UK.

04/06/2026

⏳ Last chance for early bird tickets – offer ends 7th June!

🌿 Rewilding Psyche-Soma: Becoming Eco-Centric
📅 Saturday 27th June 2026, 10am–5pm
📍 Tortworth Arboretum (GL12 8HH)

What might nature teach us about belonging, connection, and being a human animal?

Join Simone Heyland for a unique day of ecotherapy in 20 acres of beautiful woodland. Through embodied and creative practices, immersive experiences in nature, and sharing around a fire, you'll explore what it means to reconnect with the natural world – and how this can enrich both personal and professional practice.

Whether you're curious about ecotherapy or looking to deepen your existing practice, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to slow down, reflect, and learn in a supportive outdoor setting.

Open to anyone interested in integrating ecotherapy into their work and life.

🔗 Book now: book.admp.org.uk/ecotherapy

01/06/2026

Members, our June Bulletin is out now - check your emails to read about the latest news, opportunities, events and more!

If you haven't received a copy, or would like to feature in our next edition, please send details to [email protected].

30/05/2026

It's nearly time for our next coffee morning! Join us on Monday 1st June from 9:30-11:00am for group movement, discussion, reflecting and networking. All members are welcome ☕️

Do you have a topic you'd like to share at one of our coffee mornings? Email [email protected] for more information.

Register now: https://buytickets.at/admpuk/1242910

15/05/2026

💚 It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 💚

Movement can be a powerful way to support our mental wellbeing. Whether it’s dancing in the kitchen, walking outdoors, stretching, exercising, or simply taking a moment to reconnect with your body – movement can help us release stress, process emotions, and feel more composed.

Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) recognises that mental health is not only held in the mind, but also in the body. Through movement, creativity, and nonverbal expression, we can explore feelings that are sometimes difficult to put into words.

This weekend, take a moment to move in a way that feels supportive, joyful, or grounding for you 🌿

🎵 Audio credit: James Spiteri Music - Travelling

11/05/2026

New Ecotherapy workshop added!

🌿 Rewilding Psyche-Soma: Becoming Eco-Centric
📅 Saturday 27th June 2026, 10am - 5pm
📍 Tortworth Arboretum (GL12 8HH)

Join Simone Heyland in 20 acres of beautiful woodland to explore what it means to be a human animal - to be nature. Through a range of embodied and creative practices, and sharing around a fire, participants will exchange stories from the land and reflect on what it can teach us about belonging in both personal and professional practice.

This insightful workshop is open to anyone interested in integrating ecotherapy into their practice. Discounted tickets are available for ADMP members until 31st May.

🔗 Find out more: book.admp.org.uk/ecotherapy

07/05/2026

4–10 May is Deaf Awareness Week 💙

This year’s theme, “Right to understand – together we break barriers,” is a reminder of how important it is to create spaces where everyone feels included and understood.

Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) is an accessible form of therapy that doesn’t rely on words alone. Through movement, body awareness, and nonverbal expression, it can be especially helpful when words are hard to find – supporting people to explore and share how they feel.

There are lots of free resources to help you learn British Sign Language (BSL), including , and .UK.

29/04/2026

This Friday, join us as we discuss 'Marketing and Advertising Ourselves as DMPs' with Elizabeth Lahav, founder of Streetz Ahead.

The session will offer a reflective and practical exploration of how Dance Movement Psychotherapy can be ethically promoted, made accessible, and sustained within community settings.

All members are welcome!

Find out more: https://go.admp.org.uk/streetzahead
Register now: https://buytickets.at/admpuk/1242910

13/04/2026

Membership Renewals ✅️

If you are a RDMP, Associate or Retired member, don't forget to renew your ADMP UK membership by 30 April 2026, to avoid any late fees.

You'll need to reset your password (click the 'Forgotten your password?' link) the first time you log in to our new website if you haven't done so already.

It's also really important to check and update your profile information, as this will be used to drive our new Find a Therapist search, benefitting both members and the wider public.

Learn more: admpuk.short.gy/Renewals2026

10/04/2026

Members, check your emails for our April bulletin, out today! You'll find information about our new website, membership renewals, members' forum, training opportunities, research projects and much more.

If you've got any news, projects or events that you would like to share in our May bulletin, just email [email protected].

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+441172443566

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