AMAZING

Alright, I'm not one to post bits of TV shows on my blog... Really, if you were interested in watching my shows, chances are, you would have.  Anyways, I'm going to break my "rule" tonight.

This dance was from  "So You Think You Can Dance" and was so fun.  It was entertaining as a dance in and of itself - which is what I think the crowd was so excited about.  It's really fun to see Alex, a classical ballet dancer, not only dance hip hop but also hold his own against Twitch, a renowned hip hop dancer.  It was fast - VERY FAST and VERY entertaining to watch as a Regular Old Joe watching the show with very little dance training...sorry Ravel...  So entertaining, in fact, that I actually picked up the phone to vote for Alex which is something I thought that I would never do.  Really, who cares that much?  This dance made me care. (By the way, I've been trying to call for the last 30 minutes and the phone lines are still busy 2 1/2 hours after they opened)

As a therapist and having the experiences I had over the last year while at school and working at the Tree House,  I have an even deeper appreciation for this dance and it's concept.

In the beginning, Alex goes to see the Therapist.  You can see him struggling to overcome the difficulties in his life (represented with ballet) that he's been unable to overcome on his own.  You see Twitch trying to tell him to stick to his treatment plan (pointing at the clipboard) however Alex is unable to do so (see ballet arms while lying on the couch).  Twitch "models" for Alex to show him new ways he can transform (hello CBT).  Interesting how the dance actually followed a therapeutic model - HAHA

After struggling to find a balance, I loved how in the end Alex transformed into the person he wanted to be.  He wasn't a whole new person, but rather an improved version of himself.  He took his life experiences and made senses of them.  He incorporated these"negative" experiences into his new self in a healthy and balanced manner.

The part that got to me the most was at the end when Alex finished with a ballet move and Twitch followed him.  As a therapist, you work to help your clients change but in the process each changes you - even if that change is small.  

It makes me miss my work even more.  Man, I need to get back into things!