Troupe Therapy blends facilitated dance, movement, visual art, music, and poetry to support emotional expression, connection, and healing. Designed for individuals navigating mental illness, recovery, or major life transitions, these peer-led workshops offer a safe and inclusive space to explore identity and create meaningful art. Workshop series will culminate to a community performance that celebrates every voice.
Creation, expression, mindfulness, self-mastery, and community are powerful tools for treating mental health issues. Movement, visual art, theatre, and music all offer an outlet to express difficult emotions and connect the mind body to work on mindfulness and healing.
Troupe Therapy integrates teachings, lessons, and inspirations of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills with the healing power of the performing arts to support emotional well-being and recovery.
Key DBT Skills Taught:
Mindfulness – Stay present and aware Distress
Tolerance – Manage crises without harmful reactions
Emotion Regulation – Understand and manage strong emotions
Interpersonal Effectiveness – Communicate clearly and build healthy relationships
The Arts in Recovery:
Boosts self-expression and emotional release
Builds confidence, connection, and resilience Supports trauma processing through creative movement and storytelling
Makes therapeutic skills more engaging and embodied
Troupe Therapy helps participants rehearse real-life coping tools through movement, music, and collaborative performance—creating space for healing, growth, and transformation.