Dr. Angela Grayson on rootedness, bridging between cultures and envisioning a way forward.

In her definition of embodiment, Dr. Angela Grayson connects to rootedness through both African and Native American ancestors as well as each of her grandmothers, highlighting also how embodiment is a manifestation of spirit and ancestory and a culmination of all the experiences that have choreographed into the present moment.   Dr. Angela Grayson is a Clinical Psychologist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, Executive Stress Management Coach and a Licensed Minister of Dance.  In her private practice, Angela seeks to enhance the quality of life through verbal and nonverbal creative expression, as well as, educate, support and provide opportunities for transformation of self along a spiritual journey of healing and wholeness.  She is the newly inaugurated president of the American Dance Therapy Association, and she is the first Black president of the organization. She implements a combination of Humanistic, African-centered, and Transpersonal psychology which helps to uncover, explore, express, and heal the whole self.   She is an educator, writer, public speaker and creator of The Girlfriend Retreat Experience which provides a safe transformative space for women to enhance their relationships with the women in their lives. https://goodfruitexpressivearts.com/