Dance Movement Therapy

The aim of this study is to propose the Movement and Voice Plastics Method, explain its applications and make its high-detailed taxonomy in order to create a new form through mechanisms of imitation of bodily movement and sound material in humans. It is also to propose a method that can be used in creative art education such as drama, dance, singing and to improve the quality of education and improvisation skills. In addition, another aim of the study is to examine and investigate the importance and contributions of studies related to plasticity in the neurobiological, emotional, sensory and affective development of an individual, which is of high importance in the lives of individuals. These components are also highly important in therapeutic settings. Nowadays, the use of materials of movement and sound/vocal is relatively common in art therapy practices. For this reason, the method and taxonomy specified in this study can also be used in art therapy applications. Therefore, this study also aims to be supportive method for art therapy practices.

Ja no és objecte de controvèrsia entre els professionals de l'educació, l'eficàcia i la necessitat de la teràpia dins del context escolar. Són molts els beneficis descrits per les art teràpies en aquest entorn i poques les investigacions realitzades. El propòsit d'aquest treball, és avaluar una intervenció de Dansa Moviment Teràpia d'una nena adoptada de 11 anys en un entorn escolar. Per això, es descriu i avalua el perfil de moviment de Laban i el diagrama 1 del "Kestenberg Movement Profile" (KMP) d'una intervenció de DMT. Els resultats mostren que la menor ha incrementat el registre del repertori de movimen

This multicenter research investigates the effects of dance movement therapy (DMT) on participants diagnosed with depression. In total, 109 persons participated in the study in various locations in Finland. The participants were 39 years old, on average (range = 18-64 years), and most were female (96%). All participants received treatment as usual (TAU). They were randomized into DMT + TAU (n = 52) or TAU only (n = 57). The participants in the DMT + TAU group were offered 20 DMT sessions twice a week for 10 weeks in addition to standard care. The measurement points included pretreatment measurement at the baseline, posttreatment measurement at the end of the intervention, and a follow-up measurement 3 months afterward. The observed effects of the intervention among participants in the DMT+TAU group were a greater reduction in depression and in indicators of physical and psychological distress in comparison to the participants who received TAU-only. At the 3-month follow-up, the corrected between-group effect sizes (ESs) were medium and in favor of the DMT + TAU group (d = 0.60-0.72). These results are in line with the increasing number of research studies showing the benefits of DMT intervention among participants with depression, and these results indicate that DMT may improve the effectiveness of standard care.

"… say a client is wearing a color the therapist does not like-then how will this affect the therapeutic interaction?" (Kossak, 2015, p. 100) I laughed. How would you as a therapist respond to that scenario? When colors are also vibration, how would you describe the above experience for you-as attunement or misattunement? This is a book on Attunement and Embodied Empathy in Expressive Arts Therapy. I was both delighted and challenged when asked to write a review on the book. The experience in a workshop in Hong Kong with Professor Mitchell Kossak about two years ago has left traces on my body that make me delighted … but now, could I really understand his more than 30 years of wisdom on the subject of attunement and be able to respond to it?

O objetivo foi acompanhar um processo de criacao em danca para compreender como o coreografo concebe sua obra e se relaciona com os bailarinos durante a criacao. Houve observacao sistematizada durante a criacao e ensaios da obra Bachiana no 1 de Rodrigo Pederneiras para a Sao Paulo Companhia de Danca, mais especificamente, o pas de deux. Bailarinos e coreografo responderam entrevistas semi-estruturadas cujas perguntas os levaram a discutir e refletir sobre esta criacao, em particular sobre relacoes entre coreografo, bailarinos e obra. O coreografo primeiramente organizou suas ideias a fim de comunica-las oral e corporalmente para os bailarinos. Ao compartilhar a sua criacao com os mesmos e com sua assistente, Pederneiras buscava que eles estabelecessem conexoes com sua paixao pela musica e sensualidade do ato de amor que tanto almejava. Pederneiras atuava ora como coreografo, ora como diretor: Nos momentos de direcao, ampliavam-se as trocas e sugestoes dos bailarinos sobre a obra, p...

Desenvolvimento de Competências nos familiares/cuidadores de pessoas com esquizofrenia Relatório de Trabalho de Projeto apresentado para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do grau de mestre em Enfermagem de Saúde Mental e Psiquiátrica, realizado sob a orientação do Mestre Lino Ramos novembro de 2013 Agradecimentos À minha família, pela aceitação da minha ausência, compreensão e estímulo em momentos difíceis. Aos meus amigos pela disponibilidade e interesse demonstrado, sempre que foram solicitados. Aos meus colegas, que me incutiram confiança e coragem. À equipa de enfermagem da qual eu faço parte o meu obrigado, pois ficaram com sobrecarga de trabalho. À enfermeira orientadora, pela disponibilidade, apoio demonstrado na integração no serviço e no esclarecimento de dúvidas. Ao meu professor, pela paciência e disponibilidade demonstrada, assim como, pela segurança que me incutiu. Aos utentes e seus familiares/cuidadores, que participaram neste trabalho de projeto, pois sem eles não tinha sido possível a realização deste.

Digital addiction among youth has emerged as a maladaptive response to increasingly networked, mobile, and algorithmically curated environments. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the mechanisms, symptomatology, and mental health sequelae associated with compulsive digital engagement in adolescents and young adults. Neurodevelopmental vulnerabilities-particularly heightened reward sensitivity and immature cognitive control-intersect with persuasive design features such as variable rewards, infinite scroll, and social validation to increase susceptibility. Clinically, digital addiction mirrors behavioral addictions, presenting with preoccupation, loss of control, escalation, withdrawal-like irritability, and persistence despite harm. Functional impairments span sleep disruption, academic decline, and relational conflict. Phenotypic expressions include compulsive use of social media, gaming, short-form video, and messaging platforms, often co-occurring and reinforced by ubiquitous smartphone access. Mental health implications are substantial and bidirectional: problematic use both predicts and is predicted by depressive and anxiety symptoms, compounded by sleep curtailment, circadian delay, and cyberbullying exposure. Youth with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) traits or executive function challenges are particularly vulnerable to compulsive loops. Risk is concentrated among early to mid-adolescents, those with internalizing symptoms, poor sleep hygiene, high impulsivity, low parental monitoring, and marginalized youth who rely on digital spaces for social belonging. Contextual factors such as family conflict, academic stress, and online peer dynamics shape trajectories, while socioeconomic and regional disparities modulate expression. Evidence supports multi-level interventions including sleep-focused hygiene, cognitive-behavioral and family-based therapies, school-based curricula promoting metacognitive awareness, and platform-level safeguards. Future research should prioritize longitudinal, phenotype-specific studies and equity-aware frameworks to inform scalable, developmentally attuned responses.

Réadaptation et psychose : de l'enveloppe soignante à l'enveloppe sociale Résumé Après un rappel théorique des notions essentielles de réadaptation, réhabilitation et réinsertion, les auteurs ouvrent la réflexion sur la réadaptation à partir d'une expérience clinique auprès de patients psychotiques chroniques en appartements thérapeutiques. Ils montrent comment le patient réaménage ses liens à son entourage et au monde social, à travers une réorganisation psychique parsemée de moments de crise : le patient doit progressivement se détacher de l'« enveloppe soignante » pour investir des enveloppes substitutives, avant de pouvoir intégrer un nouveau groupe constitutif de l'« enveloppe sociale ».

L’art et la maladie ont une histoire commune. Notre intervention porterait sur l’étalage des caractéristiques principales de l’actuel mouvement institutionnel, reconnaissant à l’art une place importante  dans les services de soins et les institutions de santé, santé physique ou mentale.  Ce contexte historique et contemporain interroge sur  les liens existants entre art et interventions thérapeutiques en l’occurrence  l’éducation thérapeutique ? En d’autres termes, l’art peut-il véhiculer des messages pédagogiques pour
l’acquisition des compétences d’autosoins  et d’autonomie ? Dans quelle mesure l’Art -Thérapie  se répercute sur le malade chronique  dans son processus de représentations et des croyances liées à la santé et à la  maladie ainsi qu’à 
son adaptation a cette maladie  organique chronique, donc acquisition du comportement lié à la santé : la compliance thérapeutique dans le programme de l’éducation thérapeutique.
        Des éléments de
réflexion seront  proposés ainsi que des pistes pédagogiques possibles.
    Par rapport à la psychologie de la santé, l’approche de l’art-thérapie est plus centrée sur l’accroissement et la capacitation des ressources personnelles. L’art-thérapie, c’est l’habileté à faire avec soi-même. L’art-thérapie va offrir cette liberté d’expression que les mots ne permettent pas d’atteindre, elle propose une manière d’exprimer ses difficultés par un autre moyen que la parole, afin d’éviter le blocage des mots.
Ce qui compte c’est le processus thérapeutique, qui s’inscrit dans un espace/temps intérieur du sujet. L’expérience vécue au moment présent permet de redéfinir un cadre, d’ouvrir de nouvelles perspectives, dans une trajectoire de vie avec un passé qui peut devenir moins pesant et un futur qui peut enfin s’éclaircir.
      L’art-thérapie permet alors de se débloquer dans sa vie et de retrouver de nouvelles motivations. Réaliser et transformer quelque chose par le biais du bricolage créatif amène les personnes à faire des choix et prendre des décisions.
      Dans les établissements de santé, les activités artistiques peuvent servir de complément aux protocoles thérapeutiques ou renforcer ces derniers, souligne l’OMS qui a par exemple constaté que l’écoute de la musique ou les réalisations artistiques limitaient les effets secondaires des traitements contre le cancer, dont la somnolence, le manque d’appétit, l’essoufflement et les nausées.
Mots-clés: Psychologie de la santé/Art –Thérapie /Education thérapeutique/Maladie & Santé/Capacitation

In life, quitting is often misunderstood as an act of weakness or failure. However, when seen through a philosophical lens, quitting is sometimes not just necessary but essential for growth, liberation, and authentic living. Ancient Indian wisdom, especially the Upanishads,Bhagwat Gita, Yoga Sutra and Writings of verious Scholars, teaches that renunciation, detachment, and purposeful quitting are critical to realizing the self and attaining higher states of consciousness.Likewise in a world obsessed with noise and motion, choosing silence is an act of courage, a quiet revolution. Within it, the mind breathes, the heart listens, and the soul speaks. This article explores the philosophical as well as psychological necessity of Quit and Quiet, drawing insights from both existential thought and Philosophical teachings.

This qualitative study examined educator perspectives of the influence of group dance/movement therapy (DMT) sessions on their students' behaviours, symptoms, and academic engagement within their special education classroom. Audio-recorded and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 educators who had observed and/or participated in their students' group DMT sessions at one public school in an urban region in the United States. Results of the interviews revealed four overarching themes: (a) The process of a DMT session is perceived to improve regulatory behaviour; (b) DMT can meet individual needs as a part of a group experience; (c) DMT techniques and tools utilised can influence sensory systems (d) limitations in time, duration, and space may influence long-term benefits. While more research is necessary, results suggest that educators value the use of DMT within school settings to assist the children in gaining focus, modulating energy, and supporting healthy social engagement skills.

During the 51st American Dance Therapy Association conference keynote presentation, The Biochemistry of Love, Dr. C. Sue Carter, Executive Director of the Kinsey Institute, discussed the role of oxytocin and vasopressin in social behavior and attachment in humans. Post-conference, Dr. Carter spoke with this author in an audio-recorded interview, summarizing some of her talk and emphasizing how oxytocin and vasopressin interact in ways that help to understand the biological ''dance of life.'' This unique interdisciplinary collaboration aids the profession of dance/movement therapy in understanding the dance of connection through the biology of love and safety-an essential ingredient for healing and repair. This article is an edited transcription of the original audio.

This qualitative study examined educator perspectives of the influence of group dance/movement therapy (DMT) sessions on their students' behaviours, symptoms, and academic engagement within their special education classroom. Audio-recorded and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 educators who had observed and/or participated in their students' group DMT sessions at one public school in an urban region in the United States. Results of the interviews revealed four overarching themes: (a) The process of a DMT session is perceived to improve regulatory behaviour; (b) DMT can meet individual needs as a part of a group experience; (c) DMT techniques and tools utilised can influence sensory systems (d) limitations in time, duration, and space may influence long-term benefits. While more research is necessary, results suggest that educators value the use of DMT within school settings to assist the children in gaining focus, modulating energy, and supporting healthy social engagement skills.

The year 2016 marked the 50th anniversary of American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA). What can be learned from the lives of the women who led the association from its origins to the present? Drawing from personal recollections of the association's past presidents, this article traces the history of the ADTA, the development of the profession, and the unique personal journeys and contributions of the women who served as president. Each living president was invited to reflect on her roots as a dance/movement therapist, her preparation for the presidency, and the trajectory of her time in office. In addition, posthumous and supplemental reflections were gathered through historical documents and publications. The article concludes with reflections from the presidents on the present and future of dance/movement therapy and the ADTA.

This paper presents some recent developments at DISTInfoMus Lab on multimodal and cross-modal processing of multimedia data streams with a particular focus on interactive systems exploiting Tangible Acoustic Interfaces (TAIs). In our research multimodal and cross-modal algorithms are employed for enhancing the extraction and analysis of the expressive information conveyed by gesture in non-verbal interaction. The paper discusses some concrete examples of such algorithms focusing on the analysis of high-level features from expressive gestures of subjects interacting with TAIs. The features for explicit support of multimodal and cross-modal processing in the new EyesWeb 4 open platform (available at www.eyesweb.org) are also introduced. Results are exploited in a series of public events in which the developed techniques are applied and evaluated with experiments involving both experts and the general audience. Research is carried out in the framework of the EU-IST STREP Project TAI-CH...

This paper presents ongoing research on the modelling of expressive gesture in multimodal interaction and on the development of multimodal interactive systems explicitly taking into account the role of non-verbal expressive gesture in the communication process. In this perspective, a particular focus is on dance and music as first-class conveyors of expressive and emotional content. Research outputs include (i) computational models of expressive gesture, (ii) validation by means of continuous ratings on spectators exposed to real artistic stimuli, and (iii) novel hardware and software components for the EyesWeb open platform (www.eyesweb.org), such as the recently developed Expressive Gesture Processing Library. The paper starts with a definition of expressive gesture. A unifying framework for the analysis of expressive gesture is then proposed. Finally, two experiments on expressive gesture in dance and music are discussed. This research work has been supported by the EU IST project MEGA (Multisensory Expressive Gesture Applications, www.megaproject.org) and the EU MOSART TMR Network.

The interactive game environment EPS (expressive performance space), presented in this short paper, is a work still in progress. EPS involves participants in an activity using non-verbal emotional expressions. Two teams use expressive gestures in either voice or body movements to compete. Each team has an avatar controlled either by singing into a microphone or by moving in front of a video camera. Participants/players control their avatars by using acoustical or motion cues. The avatar is navigated/moving ...

Presentamos un estudio de caso cualitativo descriptivo. La participante es una mujer de 39 años con Discapacidad Intelectual, específicamente Síndrome de Down, que realizó una intervención individual en Danza Movimiento Terapia (DMT). Los objetivos del estudio son: (1) conocer los elementos relevantes de la  Alianza Terapéutica (AT) que se estableció durante la intervención consistente en 19 sesiones en DMT y (2) observar si estos elementos de la AT contribuyen al éxito de los objetivos de la intervención. Los objetivos de la intervención fueron: aumentar el conocimiento del propio cuerpo, aumentar el control de impulsos y la tolerancia a la frustración, mejorar la comunicación y la relación con el otro y fomentar la iniciativa, la creatividad, la seguridad y su autonomía. El terapeuta realizó notas de campo para recoger los elementos más importantes del caso en relación a la construcción de la AT y de los objetivos de la intervención. Posteriormente se realizó un análisis de conten...

In the heart of Zug lies a training center that treats dance not as a performance, but as a practice-an art form that speaks as much to the inner self as it does to the audience. Eurythmie Zug Training Center has redefined what it means to attend a dance school in Zug, offering a movement-based education that is personal, profound, and rooted in purpose.

BackgroundBody image disturbance and alexithymia are two core aspects of Eating Disorders (EDs). However, standard treatments for EDs do not include specific techniques to approach these issues on a bodily level. This pilot study evaluated the effects of a Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) intervention on body image and alexithymia in patients with EDs, and also explored their experience of the therapeutic process.Method14 patients with EDs were recruited from a private clinic. Seven were assigned via quasi-randomization to the DMT group and the others (n= 5) continued their treatment as usual. The length of the intervention was 14 weeks. All participants completed the Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ) and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) at the beginning and at the end of the intervention. Additionally, the DMT group wrote reflective diaries about their experience at the end of each session, which were analyzed using qualitative methods.ResultsBetween the ...

A novel (in German) from the world of psychiatry, neurophysiology, psychotherapy and philosophy: In a psychiatric institution in Vienna, head physician Lobell collects the most exciting cases. From his patients in Pavilion 44, he hopes to gain insights into the enigma that is man, the strange state of the world and the most obscure mystery of all - himself.

Background: Expressive arts therapy has been shown to effectively enhance resilience among university students during the pandemic, emphasizing processes over stable traits and utilizing diverse art modalities to address psychological issues and create social change (Li & Peng, 2022). Communal Healing, on the other hand, offers a transformative approach for health professions students, integrating expressive arts practices to address holistic wellbeing (Malchiodi, 2019). This methodology fosters social support networks and enhances emotional resilience (Cohen et al., 2020). Methods: This project conducted four communal healing sessions over two semesters, fall 2023 and spring 2024, involving a total of 58 health professions students from nursing, podiatry, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and physical therapy programs. Grounded in Unitary Caring Science, sessions provided a safe space for students to explore their emotional and social wellbeing together (Watson's Caring Science Institute, 2020). Interventions included sound bowl healing, journaling, coloring mandalas, essential oils, and connecting exercises. Findings: Preliminary findings suggest a positive impact on participants' emotional states, transitioning from anxiety to relaxation. Participants expressed a desire for continued connectivity and interdisciplinary interactions. Recommendations: To further support students, recommendations include conducting a survey to evaluate the sessions' effectiveness, granting academic credit for attendance, and integrating communal healing into curricula to enhance student wellbeing. Conclusion: Communal Healing offers a promising approach to enhance emotional wellbeing and connectivity among health professions students, reinforcing the importance of holistic approaches in healthcare education.

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This preliminary paper shares new insights into the Christian Nativity story and the gifts of the Magi. While the most familiar version of the Nativity identifies the baby Jesus as the recipient of the gifts and the focus of the story, I would like to present evidence suggesting that actually, the gifts of the Magi were meant for the mother, not the child, since the actual form of the gifts (now preserved in Mt Athos) strongly resembles typical North African bridal necklaces with medicinal and symbolic as well as ornamental qualities. Not only that, the Magi – although also known as the Three Kings or the Three Wise Men – were probably not three, almost certainly not kings, and most likely were not only men, but also included women.

Dance/movement therapy (DMT) in Latin America has a growing number of practitioners, strong training programs, and a steady trajectory of contributions to the field in both research and practice. With the objective of finding spaces of professional solidarity, discussion and support, a group of Latinx practitioners from 13 countries gathered during the pandemic, forming RED DMT LATINX (Latinx DMT Network). This commentary article exposes the process and aims of the network and delineates some of the challenges and opportunities for DMT in Latin America, and for Latinx dance/movement therapists worldwide. The article analyzes issues related to professional visibility, highlights the lack of access to resources in Spanish and Portuguese, and calls for more spaces for peer and organizational support. It presents current evidence regarding efforts of legitimizing DMT within regulatory bodies and higher education, and recent digital initiatives in Latinx dissemination of current practice. Future areas of research include: the cultural recognition of Latin American dance forms and their applications within DMT, and the further inclusion of Latinx discourses in DMT platforms across the world. The article contributes key themes to the wider field of DMT, which will enrich future discussions, collaborations and research on multicultural exchanges and diversity.

This author developed a community engagement project within a predominately white, higher education service-learning course to explore racial identity, unrealized bias, and privilege through movement and other artistic modalities. The students explored how movement could aid in fostering community dialogue, bring awareness to their racial identity, and create a more empathetic and compassionate campus community. Through the exploration of a traditional service-learning program delivered in a primarily dominant group, this research investigates how applying a critical service-learning model in conjunction with dance/movement therapy theory may strengthen the understanding of personal and community values around racial awareness and how shared art can increase the stakeholder involvement. The movement-based community engagement project implemented for this research supports and informs the students' process in increasing their awareness to systemic racism, dominant voice privilege, and the ongoing work of ally-ship.

Although narrative-based research has been central to studies of illness experience, the inarticulate, sensory experiences of illness often remain obscured by exclusively verbal or textual inquiry. To foreground the body in our investigation of subjective and intersubjective aspects of eating disorders, we-a medical anthropologist and a contemporary dance choreographer-designed a collaborative project, in which we studied the experiences of women who had eating disorders, through eight weeks of integrating dance practice-based, discussion-based and interview-based research. Grounded in the participants' own reflections on choreographing, dancing and watching others perform solos about their eating disordered experiences, our analysis examines the types of knowledge the participants used in choreographing their dance works, and the knowledge that they felt the dance enabled them to convey. We find that the participants consistently spoke of feeling as guiding their choreographic ...

Global advances in access to psychological therapies have created opportunities to understand how counselling and psychotherapy promote dignity, recovery, and well-being. This paper examines power dynamics within therapeutic relationships, identifying professional, bureaucratic, transferential, and sociopolitical domains that impact client agency and dignity. Analysis of transference and countertransference reveals their dual potential to enhance or undermine client empowerment. Cultural competence and cultural humility are underscored as essential for inclusive therapy. Maintaining dignity is crucial in therapy and is also an essential consequence of therapy. We propose that framing dignity and self-worth as inherent qualities and making this the explicit focus of therapy can accelerate clinical outcomes. Enhancing cultural competence and humility should be a regular part of clinicians' ongoing professional development. Therapists should reflect on their use of professional, bureaucratic, transferential, and sociopolitical power during the supervision of their practice. It is essential to integrate inherent dignity into therapeutic work, with therapists ensuring that their professional behaviours promote dignity and help clients recognise and articulate their own inherent worth. Rather than treating self-worth and the resulting dignity as goals to be debated and earned, therapists should use the concept of dignity arising from inherent worth as a central reference point in their practice.

In a context of an ageing population and longer life expectancy, Long Term Care (LTC)
represents a challenge for European Welfare States, which seek to ensure the quality of care
and the well-being of caregivers in the face of demographic, family and technological changes.
The European DanceCARE project addresses the challenge to contrast caregiver psychological
burden and improve caregiver well-being through Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) and
WiseMotion (WM) approaches, supported by digital tools. The project consortium, comprising
six partners from five European countries, aims to develop an innovative and flexible course,
accessible on a digital platform and tailored to the needs of informal and semi-formal carers. A
mixed methodology was used, combining literature review and questionnaires to DMT experts.
The review identified key soft skills and emotional needs of caregivers, such as improving
empathy, communication, problem solving, digital skills and self-awareness. These skills
promote a more balanced and mutually beneficial caregiver-dependent relationship. The
importance of fostering self-confidence, reducing social isolation and improving emotional well-
being was also highlighted..The results of the expert consultation also confirm the effectiveness
of DMT in promoting stress reduction, resilience and emotional awareness in caregivers.
Therefore, 7 body-mind sessions were developed in the form of workshops and videos, in which
approaches based on creative movement and body-mind interaction are applied, and
expressive techniques mediated by music and various art materials are used. In this way, the
DanceCARE project aims to contribute to the improvement of the carers psychological well-
being and quality of life.

Dance Movement Therapy, Long Term care, Informal Caregivers, Older People,
Educational Program

 Global advances in access to psychological therapies have created opportunities to understand how counselling and psychotherapy promote dignity, recovery, and well-being. This paper examines power dynamics within therapeutic relationships, identifying professional, bureaucratic, transferential, and socio-political domains that impact client agency and dignity. Analysis of transference and countertransference reveals their dual potential to enhance or undermine client empowerment. Cultural competence and cultural humility are underscored as essential for inclusive therapy. While maintaining dignity is crucial in therapy and is also an essential consequence of therapy. We propose that framing dignity and self-worth as inherent qualities and making this the explicit focus of therapy can accelerate clinical outcomes. Recommendations for practice include enhanced supervision focused on power dynamics and culturally attuned, collaborative therapy to strengthen client resilience and autonomy. Integrating dignity-centred approaches is essential for fostering trust and sustainable well-being in therapeutic settings. 

Music therapy, as a form of alternative medicine, utilizes the inherent mood-enhancing properties of music to promote mental health and overall well-being. This therapeutic approach involves goal-oriented activities such as music creation, songwriting, singing, dancing and listening to music. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy in improving psychological health. An empirical research design was employed, with data gathered from a sample of 416 participants through a structured questionnaire. Cluster sampling was used to select participants from the general public, with a particular focus on the Chennai region. The study examined variables such as gender, age, educational background, occupation and marital status. Key aspects analyzed included participants' awareness of music therapy, personal experiences with it and the reasons individuals would recommend it as a therapeutic intervention. Data analysis involved the use of graphs as means for visually representing the results and was generated using SPSS. The findings reveal that while there is moderate awareness of music therapy, several gaps exist in public knowledge, particularly regarding its psychological benefits and applications. The findings reveal a moderate level of awareness about music therapy, but significant gaps remain, particularly regarding its psychological benefits. To address this issue, the study suggests implementing more comprehensive awareness campaigns and educational initiatives to bridge the knowledge gap and encourage wider adoption of music therapy as an effective psychological intervention.

Objectives: (1) To appraise and synthesize the literature on dance interventions for individuals with Parkinson disease (PD); (2) to provide information regarding the frequency, intensity, duration, and type of dance used in these programs; and (3) to inform the development of future studies evaluating dance interventions in this population. Data Sources: Eight databases (MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature [CINAHL], the Allied and Complementary Medicine Database [AMED], SPORTDiscus, PubMed, PubMed Central, Sage, and ScienceDirect) were electronically searched in April 2014. The references lists from the included articles were also searched. Study Selection: Studies retrieved during the literature search were reviewed by 2 reviewers independently. Suitable articles were identified by applying inclusion criteria. Data Extraction: Data regarding participants and the frequency, intensity, duration, and type of dance form used were extracted. The effect that each dance program had on defined outcomes and the feasibility of each program were also reviewed. Thirteen articles were identified. The quality of studies varied, and methodological limitations were evident in some. The evidence evaluated suggests that two 1-hour dance classes per week over 10 to 13 weeks may have beneficial effects on endurance, motor impairment, and balance. Dance may be helpful for some people with PD. This article provides preliminary information to aid clinicians when implementing dance programs for people with PD. Higher-quality multicenter studies are needed to determine the effect of other dance genres and the optimal therapy volume and intensity.

None can sense more deeply than you artists, ingenious creators of beauty that you are, something of the pathos with which god at the dawn of creation looked upon the work of his hands. A glimmer of that feeling has shone so often in your eyes when-like artists of every age captivated by the hidden power of sounds and words, colours and shapes, you have admired the work of your inspiration, sensing in it some echo of the mystery of creation with which God, the sole creator of all things, has wished in some way to associate you.

The current body of research explores that the Visual artists get ideas from many sources. They might draw upon their personal experiences and feelings, the environment, their own writing, observation, their imagination, memories, current affairs, mass media, research, the other arts, or any combination of the above. Just as importantly, ideas for their works might merge from the elements of art and the principles of design, or their art materials and the processes used in creating the work. Many artists use references/journals to collect and incubate ideas that could inspire the development of future works. It is essential for the educators that the Learning objectives of the modular program reach the population in the right manner to enhance their ability to grasp and cultivate creative visualisation.

Waller, Diane and Dokter, Ditty and Gersie, Ailda and Karkou, Vicky and Redsull, Hazel and Sibbett, Caryl and Tyler, Helen and Wood, Chris and Woodward, Ann (2004) Subject benchmark statement: healthcare programmes, phase 2: Arts Therapy, QAA 05909/04. ...

O presente relatório pretende evidenciar a integração de saberes e competências desenvolvidas nos dois locais de ensino clínico onde desenvolvi a minha prática especializada em saúde mental e psiquiatria. Os contextos de ensino clínico apresentaram-se como uma oportunidade fundamental de crescimento pessoal e profissional, implicando a mobilização de várias competências, revestindo-se de um elevado potencial formativo nesta área. O ensino clínico no serviço de ambulatório de psiquiatria do Centro Hospitalar Médio Tejo (CHMT) permitiu-me a aquisição de conhecimentos e competências específicas para a intervenção na doença mental grave. E o ensino clínico desenvolvido no hospital de dia de oncologia do CHMT, devido à multiplicidade de situações encontradas mobilizou conhecimentos e saberes mais amplos e diversificados na área da promoção da saúde mental. Foi especialmente importante porque potenciou oportunidades de crescimento pessoal únicas, motivando reflexões e debates, permitindo ...

Medical procedures, whether diagnostic or treatment-oriented, often induce significant anxiety and psychological distress in both patients and caregivers. The process surrounding these procedures can be physically and emotionally draining, exacerbating fears, financial burdens, and fatigue. Amid these challenges, music therapy emerges as a cost-effective, holistic approach to ease the stress of procedural care. By employing various therapeutic techniques, music therapists can support patients before, during, and after procedures, addressing both the emotional and physical impacts. From anxiety reduction in diagnostic procedures to pain management and distraction during treatment, music therapy provides a unique avenue for improving patient outcomes. This blog post explores how music therapy can alleviate procedural distress and its potential to support not only patients but also healthcare providers facing their own physical and emotional challenges.

É com grande entusiasmo que apresento este livro, ” Integração de Cuidados de Saúde em Diversos Contextos: Unindo a Evidência à Prática” . No cenário dinâmico e desafiador da saúde, a procura pela excelência na prestação de cuidados é uma jornada contínua. Este trabalho reúne a expertise de diversos profissionais dedicados a explorar, compreender e promover a integração de cuidados de saúde em diferentes contextos.
Os 12 capítulos que compõem esta obra foram meticulosamente elaborados para proporcionar uma visão abrangente e aprofundada sobre a integração de cuidados. Desde a análise crítica de evidências até a aplicação prática, cada capítulo representa uma peça crucial no quebra-cabeça da otimização dos cuidados de saúde.
Os autores, especialistas nas suas respectivas áreas, compartilham as suas experiências e conhecimentos, oferecendo insights valiosos sobre estratégias, desafios e inovações na integração de cuidados. Ao navegar por estas páginas, os leitores serão guiados por uma jornada que transcende fronteiras disciplinares, integrando saberes para melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados de saúde. Este livro visa não apenas informar, mas também inspirar profissionais de saúde, pesquisadores e estudantes a enfrentar os desafios da integração de cuidados, promovendo uma abordagem holística e centrada no cliente.
Que esta obra sirva como uma fonte valiosa de conhecimento e inspiração, contribuindo para a contínua evolução e aprimoramento da integração de cuidados de saúde em diversos contextos.

Olga Valentim
Professora Coordenadora na Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa
(Organizador livro)

El trabajo que se presenta a continuación surgió como una extensión en el marco de una
investigación posdoctoral acerca de la relación entre discursos y prácticas sobre el comportamiento
reproductivo y su relación con los supuestos de género, la organización del tiempo de cuidado en
mujeres y hombres dedicados al trabajo académico y de investigación. A raíz de la pandemia de la
COVID-19 se llevó a cabo la aplicación de un cuestionario de mayo a junio de 2020, con el objetivo
de profundizar acerca de sus experiencias dentro de instituciones de educación superior, en cuanto
la conciliación en tiempos de pandemia. Este trabajo muestra la experiencia de las mujeres que
trabajan en universidades durante el confinamiento, en la búsqueda de la conciliación entre el trabajo
remunerado, doméstico y de cuidado, y su relación con la desigualdad de género, los malestares y
tensiones asociados al mismo.

The article explores resilience through dance and body-oriented psychology, presenting ten physical manifestations of stress responses and their adaptations. Drawing on both psychological theory and movement practices, it demonstrates how embodied approaches can help individuals and communities build resilience in times of crisis. The work emphasizes the integration of physical practices with psychological healing, showing how conscious movement can support both personal and collective recovery from trauma.
Keywords: resilience, dance therapy, trauma, embodied practice

O presente relatório compreende o percurso formativo desenvolvido no âmbito do Mestrado em Enfermagem com Especialização em Enfermagem de Saúde Mental e Psiquiátrica, no qual se encontram descritas e analisadas as aprendizagens científicas, técnicas, relacionais e comunicacionais adquiridas na unidade curricular estágio. Neste documento são identificados os objetivos individuais de estágio delineados no projeto individual de estágio seguindo-se a apresentação dos campos de estágio e a descrição crítica e reflexiva das atividades desenvolvidas no alcance dos objetivos de estágio e paralelamente na obtenção das competências do enfermeiro especialista em saúde mental e psiquiátrica preconizadas e aprovadas pela Ordem dos Enfermeiros. No módulo I de estágio, designado por promoção de estilos de vida, diagnóstico e prevenção realizado na Unidade de Desabituação do Algarve, foram desenvolvidas competências no âmbito da prestação de cuidados a utentes com problemas de dependência de substâncias psicoativas, realizamos entrevistas de enfermagem e promovemos a intervenção motivacional e a modificação comportamental na procura de estilos de vida saudáveis. No segundo módulo de estágio realizado no Serviço de Internamento de Psiquiatria do Centro Hospitalar do Algarve, E.P.E. -Portimão, foram desenvolvidas competências no que concerne ao acolhimento dos utentes e seus familiares, às visitas domiciliárias, às dinâmicas de grupo denominadas de "Desenho Livre" e "Comentário de Provérbios" e às técnicas de relaxamento, particularmente ao "Relaxamento Progressivo de Jacobson" e à técnica da "Respiração Abdominal" integradas no projeto "Relaxar é Viver". O módulo III de estágio realizado na Consulta Externa de Pedopsiquiatria do Centro Hospitalar do Algarve, E.P.E. -Faro permitiu-nos aprofundar conhecimentos teóricos e práticos acerca das consultas de enfermagem, realizar aconselhamentos e encaminhamentos para estruturas e recursos sediados na comunidade, assim como elaborar e implementar o projeto denominado de "Dinâmicas Musicais na Adolescência".