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Advice for dancers: former New York City Ballet dancer Linda Hamilton, Ph.D., is a psychologist, a wellness consultant for NYCB, and the author of Advice for Dancers (Jossey-Bass). She has offered advice to Dance Magazine readers since 1992.

Publication: Dance Magazine
Publication Date: 01-JUL-07 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
I'M A DIRECTOR OF A PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY WHO'S STYMIED BY THE LOW SELF-ESTEEM OF TWO OF MY DANCERS, IN SPITE OF THEIR UNDENIABLE TALENT AND MY POSITIVE INPUT AND STEADY SUPPORT. I WANT TO SUGGEST THERAPY, PARTICULARLY FOR ONE DANCER WHO CONFIDED TO ME THAT SHE FEELS SO WORTHLESS SHE CAN BARELY GET OUT OF BED. MY FEAR IS THAT IT WOULD FURTHER AGGRAVATE HER DEPRESSION IF I SUGGEST SHE HAS A MENTAL PROBLEM. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

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It sounds like you care deeply about your dancers. While this should lift their self-esteem, it takes professional help to tackle depression. Cognitive therapy, which addresses self-destructive beliefs, can be very effective. For instance,...

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