Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Movement Therapy combines gentle, Zumba-inspired movement, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed techniques to help participants reconnect with their bodies in a safe and supportive way.

Unlike traditional fitness or dance classes, this approach is not about perfecting choreography — it’s about moving with awareness, reclaiming a sense of safety, and restoring joy through movement.

This unique therapy is designed as a group experience that complements individual trauma treatment, not replaces it. Many people find that body-based movement helps them integrate what they’ve learned in one-on-one therapy, allowing emotional and physical healing to align.

While individual trauma therapy focuses on processing experiences and building coping tools, movement therapy engages the body’s natural wisdom — helping release tension, regulate the nervous system, and foster resilience.

Each Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Movement Therapy session at Waterford Counseling includes:

• Gentle rhythmic movement inspired by Zumba, designed to encourage self-expression and joy.
• Mindfulness techniques that foster grounding, breath awareness, and presence.
• Trauma-informed facilitation that ensures every participant feels safe, respected, and empowered to move at their own pace.

Our trained therapists guide each group with compassion and sensitivity, creating a space where participants can heal through both movement and mindful awareness — whether in person or through our online trauma therapy options.

Trauma can leave individuals feeling disconnected from their bodies or trapped in cycles of hyper-alertness. Mindful movement provides a safe way to rebuild trust in the body and restore balance.

Through this practice, participants learn to:

• Reconnect with their body’s natural rhythm.
• Regulate emotions through mindful awareness.
• Reduce physical and emotional stress.
• Reclaim a sense of joy and empowerment.

Research and experience show that combining movement with mindfulness enhances trauma recovery, helping participants feel more grounded, centered, and whole.

At Waterford Counseling and Psychological Services in Oswego, IL, we’re committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and empowering space for healing. Our Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Movement Therapy groups are led by trauma-informed professionals who understand the importance of pacing, choice, and emotional safety.

Whether you attend in person or join an online trauma therapy group, you’ll be supported every step of the way as you explore the healing power of mindful movement.

If you’re currently in individual trauma therapy and looking for a complementary group treatment to support your progress, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Movement Therapy at Waterford Counseling may be the next step in your healing journey.

Experience how mindful, trauma-informed movement can help you reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and rediscover peace.