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Integrating dance therapy into treatment.

S L Sandel

    Hospital & Community Psychiatry
    |July 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Dance therapy integration in psychiatric treatment improved patient perception by involving treatment teams and adding group discussions. These changes clarified the therapeutic goals and values of dance therapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Creative Arts Therapies

    Background:

    • Dance therapy was initially perceived by patients as separate from their psychiatric treatment.
    • This perception hindered the full integration and effectiveness of dance therapy programs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe procedural and structural changes in dance therapy groups to improve patient perception.
    • To enhance the integration of dance therapy within a broader psychiatric treatment program.

    Main Methods:

    • Involving the patient's treatment team in activity selection.
    • Forming dance groups with consistent membership to foster interpersonal interaction.
    • Incorporating a 10-15 minute discussion period at the end of each session to explore evoked feelings.

    Main Results:

    • Patient perception shifted from viewing dance therapy as separate to seeing it as integral to treatment.
    • Consistent group membership facilitated increased interpersonal interaction among patients.
    • Post-session discussions helped patients process emotions and understand the therapeutic relevance of the activities.

    Conclusions:

    • Procedural and structural modifications can effectively integrate dance therapy into psychiatric care.
    • These changes enhance the therapeutic value of dance therapy by clarifying its goals and values.
    • Dance therapy, when integrated, can become a valuable component of a comprehensive psychiatric treatment plan.

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