The Dance of Interaction: Embodied Relationships in Dementia Care

The Dance of Interaction - Nonverbal Communication Manual for Dementia Care

The Dance of Interaction is a comprehensive train-the-trainer manual designed to support effective communication with people who are nonverbal, whether due to dementia, autism, or developmental disabilities. Co-authored with Dr. Meg Chang and drawing on over 40 years of practical experience, this spiral-bound 128-page guide helps trainers and care providers develop experiential methods that foster connection, compassion, and dignity.

Using structured exercises and adaptable sequences, trainees learn how to engage and support individuals when words are not possible, making participants feel seen, heard, and valued. With clear indexing and appendices, this manual is both practical and inspiring, empowering caregivers, dance/movement therapists, and body-mind practitioners to bring humane, person-centred care to life.

Endorsed by leading professionals, including Dr. Michael Verde and Pattee Russell Curry, The Dance of Interaction is more than a guide—it’s a way to nurture connection, validate identity, and enhance quality of life in challenging communication contexts.

Product Details:

• Spiral-bound manual, 128 pages
• Indexed for easy reference
• Train-the-trainer format suitable for professionals and care providers