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    Kathleen McGuire

    A former dancer, Kathleen McGuire is a writer and mental health advocate living in Pittsburgh. You can join her at WeAreMindingTheGap.org.

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    Kathleen McGuire
    Jan 10, 2020

    3 Ways Dancers Can Harness the Power of Dance/Movement Therapy

    Kathleen McGuire
    Dec 18, 2019

    Perfectionism Is an Epidemic in the Dance World. Here's How to Keep It from Derailing Your Career

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    These 9 Dance Science Studies Could One Day Change Our Approach in the Studio

    Kathleen McGuire
    Nov 01, 2019

    The Sophomore Slump Can Hit Dancers Hard—Here's How to Beat It

    Kathleen McGuire
    Sep 02, 2019

    Crying in the Studio Actually Offers These 3 Surprising Benefits

    Kathleen McGuire
    Jun 11, 2019

    A Choreographer Being Investigated for Abuse Brings His 24-Hour-Long Work to NYC Tomorrow

    Kathleen McGuire
    Nov 09, 2018

    Experts Talk Mental Health: Four Therapists Sound Off

    Kathleen McGuire
    Nov 02, 2018

    What to Do If You Think a Fellow Dancer Is Having a Mental Health Crisis

    Kathleen McGuire
    Oct 29, 2018

    How Can We Chip Away at the Shame Surrounding Mental Illness?

    Kathleen McGuire
    Oct 22, 2018
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    Kathleen McGuire
    Sep 07, 2018

    What It Takes to Return to Dance After Recovering from an Eating Disorder

    Kathleen McGuire
    Jun 15, 2018

    The Crushing Guilt Of Injuring Your Partner—8 Ways To Cope

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    "Dance Isn't For Everyone"

    Kathleen McGuire
    Oct 26, 2017

    What Are Your Thoughts on Dancers' Mental Health? Take Our Survey

    Kathleen McGuire
    Aug 30, 2017

    Is Your Stage Parent Hurting Your Training?

    Kathleen McGuire
    Aug 02, 2017

    Why Are We Still So Bad At Addressing Dancers' Mental Health?

    Kathleen McGuire
    Jul 27, 2017

    Are You Addicted to Exercise? 9 Telltale Signs

    Kathleen McGuire
    Mar 07, 2017

    Tackling Depression

    Kathleen McGuire
    Oct 31, 2016

    Dry Needling

    Kathleen McGuire
    May 31, 2016