(Individual Optional With Request)

Coping with Change through Dance/Movement Therapy: Group members aim to acknowledge
changes in their lives and foster resilience through expanding movement vocabulary. The group
facilitator utilizes dance/movement therapy interventions to enhance adaptive capacities,
promote emotional regulation, develop self-awareness and insight, and practice effective coping
strategies. This 45-minute session may include gentle warm-up, movement exploration and
guided movement patterns, and community engagement through activities and appropriate
discussion.

Expressive Movement Exploration: In this 45-minute session, group members will engage in a
variety of movement activities to enhance self-awareness and increase appropriate emotional
expression and regulation. The group facilitator will guide participants through collaborative
movement patterns with an emphasis on interpersonal skills. Activities may include structured
dance/movement therapy interventions alongside other movement techniques, such as elements
of Authentic Movement, multicultural movement profiles, and mindfulness.

Women’s Empowerment through Dance/Movement Therapy: Group members embrace the
female experience, through active movement exploration and emotional expression within a safe
environment. Women who are experiencing disruptions in self-esteem, difficulty with body
image or sense of self, or heightened stress in interpersonal relationships may benefit from this
group’s focus on cognitive, emotional, and physical integration. This 45-minute session may
include gentle warm-up, structured dance/movement therapy interventions, mindfulness and
community engagement through related

Amber Engelhardt, MA

Amber is a dedicated Mental Health Counselor Intern with a strong foundation in the substance abuse field, where she has been working since 2018. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Stockton University, where she majored in Psychology with a concentration in Forensics. She is currently enrolled in a graduate program with Stockton University for Mental Health Counseling. With a passion for supporting individuals on their path to recovery, she primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while integrating aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to promote emotional regulation, mindfulness, and personal growth.

Her approach to counseling is rooted in the belief that true healing occurs through the alignment of mind, body, and spirit. Drawing from her background as a classically trained dancer, she understands the profound connection between physical movement and emotional well-being, and she brings a holistic perspective to her work with clients.

Outside of her clinical work, Amber finds joy and balance in reading, creative writing, and the arts. She is deeply committed to helping individuals rewrite their personal narratives and rediscover their inner resilience.

Faith Ruzycki, MA

Faith is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling intern at Stockton University, where she is pursuing her master’s degree. She has experience working with clients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, supporting them through challenges related to mental health, emotional regulation, life transitions, and personal growth.

Faith takes a person-centered approach, creating a space where clients feel heard, valued, and supported. She integrates evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and somatic techniques to help individuals build coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and reconnect with their mind and body.

Faith also enjoys incorporating creativity into her work, often using art-based interventions to help clients express themselves in ways that go beyond words. She is passionate about fostering a safe, nonjudgmental environment and empowering clients to recognize their strengths while working toward meaningful, lasting change.