Personal Statement My education and experience parallels two philosophies. On the one side I have pursued being a passionate artist and on the other side I am a psychologist interested in healing. I believe that the two tracks support each other. Each track leads to building community through fostering meaningful relationships one person at a time. I am seeking a career that respects people and communities in times of need by providing resources to individuals to live to their fullest potential.

1. Linalynn Schmelzer B.F.A., M.S., R-DMT
LINALYNNSCHMELZER@YAHOO.COM 860-304-8459
Personal Statement
My education and experience parallels two philosophies. On the one side I have pursued being
a passionate artist and on the other side I am a psychologist interested in healing. I believe that
the two tracks support each other. Each track leads to building community through fostering
meaningful relationships one person at a time. I am seeking a career that respects people and
communities in times of need by providing resources to individuals to live to their fullest
potential.
Education
Masters of Science
2006-2009
Dance-Movement Therapy, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn NY
Bachelors of Fine Art
2002-2004
Magna Cum Laude, Dance, Five College Dance, Amherst MA
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
1999-2001
B.F.A. Dance Studies
Professional Experience
Outreach Program Counselor, Vista Madison CT 2015-current
Vista Provides life skills services and community supports to adults with disabilities.
Provides: Case Management for 12-14 Individuals, Submit Billing, Maintain Documentation,
Implement Support Systems, Oversee Medication Management, Communicate with Families
and Treatment Team, Continue Education, and Counseling.
Director, River Valley Dance Project, Deep River CT 2015-current
River Valley Dance Project is a Modern Dance Company that collaborates with a variety of artist
to create original art that engages multi-generational audiences.
Group Therapist, Grove School, Madison CT 2013-2015
Grove School is a therapeutic boarding High School.
Provided: Group Therapy for 6-12 individuals, processed relevant topics; living with mental
illness, body image, self-advocacy, developing self-awareness and using positive coping skills.

2. Expressive Arts Therapist, The Kennedy Center, Milford CT 2014-2015
The Kennedy Center provides community services for adults with dual diagnosis and cognitive
impairments.
Provided: Art Bases Group Therapy, Social Groups, Individual Therapy,
Insight to the Treatment Team, Progress Notes, Monthly Art Therapy Meetings and
Presentations.
OutreachPresentations andWorkshops
River Valley Dance Project
Linked November 2015
Evolutions Purpose: Film Project April 2015
Evening of Tango October 2014
Maryland Expressive Arts Therapy Conference, MD March 2014
“Reconnecting to the Joy of Dance”
Joy of Movement, Grove School Madison CT June 2013
Day of the Arts, Creative Dance introduction to Laban
Deep River Elementary School (April) 2009-2013
Lesley University, NEDTA Conference April 2010
“Reconnecting to the Joy of Dance”
Teaching Experience
Freelance Instructor, Deep River CT 2005-current
Styles Include; Modern, Ballet, Improvisation/Creative Movement, Composition, Anatomy
and Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis
Thesis Publication
Pratt Institute Oct 2009
The Use of Breath in Dance/Movement Therapy
Awards
Awarded funding for a multi-media interactive live performance “Orchestrated Impulse”
Grant, National Endowment of the Arts, CT Emerging Artist 2001
Grant, University Of Massachusetts Alumni Association 2004
RelatedTraining and Experience
Yoga, Alexander Technique, Laban Movement Analysis, Art Therapy, Child Development, Group
Therapy, Counseling, Mindfulness, Registered Dance-Movement Therapist (R-DMT)