Making the Unbearable Bearable: A Dance/Movement Therapy Moment

Attuning to the fear and pain being expressed in 9 year old Jenny’s body, a dance/movement therapist uses rhythm to make a connection with Jenny and help her gain mastery over her experience in the pediatric hematology/oncology unit. Candy H Y Lo, MA, R-DMT, RDT, CCLS graduated from Antioch University New England with a Master in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. Upon returning to Hong Kong, Candy worked three years at Children’s Cancer Foundation as a Dance/Movement Therapist and Child Life Specialist. She currently has a private practice, Piece of Sky, and works with various populations, including children and adults with cancer and their family members, bereaved clients, patients living with medical conditions, clients with mental illness and those on the Autistic spectrum. Candy is a US registered Dance/Movement Therapist, Academy Eligible; a US Registered Drama Therapist; a US Certified Child Life Specialist; and a Baby Signing Time instructor. She is an Honorary Lecturer