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The Effects of Dance Movement Therapy in the Treatment of Depression: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial in Finland

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2020
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 (
Katriina Hyvönen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Utilization, Delivery, and Outcomes of Dance/Movement Therapy for Pediatric Oncology Patients and their Caregivers: A Retrospective Chart Review

open access: yesCurrent Oncology, 2023
Children with cancer and their caregivers face physical and psychosocial challenges during and after treatment. Dance/movement therapy (DMT) has been used to improve well-being, promote healthy coping, and mitigate the impact of illness, but limited ...
Karolina Bryl   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A dance movement therapy group for depressed adult patients in psychiatric outpatient clinic: Effects of the treatment

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2015
We were interested in investigating the effects of dance movement therapy (DMT) in a psychiatric outpatient clinic with patients diagnosed with depression.
Päivi Maria Pylvänäinen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Moving Until The End Of Our Days Palliative Care through Dance Movement

open access: yesArteterapia, 2016
This chapter presents some of the advantages that the work of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) offers when working in palliative care. Via two clinical vignettes the importance of an empathetic kinaesthetic accompaniment unfolds, describing a presence and ...
Heidrun Panhofer, Jeanette MacDonald
doaj   +1 more source

Investigating the emotional content of older adults engaging in a fall prevention exercise program integrated with dance movement therapy: a preliminary study

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2023
Fall prevention interventions for older adults have primarily focused on the physical aspects, overlooking the emotional aspects inherent in falls. This qualitative study presents a novel fall prevention intervention that integrates physical therapy ...
Michal Pitluk Barash   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring women's experiences of healing from sexual trauma through engagement in mind–body practices: A systematic review

open access: yesCounselling and Psychotherapy Research, Volume 24, Issue 3, Page 884-896, September 2024.
Abstract Objective This systematic review is the first to consolidate qualitative findings exploring women's healing experiences from sexual trauma through engagement in mind–body practices. This review aimed to expand our knowledge regarding the healing processes for sexual trauma and to help move towards further integration of holistic practices in ...
Molly Ann Nixon
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of dance classes on motor and cognitive functions and gut microbiota composition in multiple sclerosis patients: Randomized controlled trial

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Sport Science, Volume 24, Issue 8, Page 1186-1196, August 2024.
Abstract Evidence suggests that multiple sclerosis (MS) induces a decline in motor and cognitive function and provokes a shift in gut microbiome composition in patients. Therefore, the aim of the study was to explore the effect of dance classes on the motor and cognitive functions and gut microbiota composition of MS patients.
Louise Mária Adamová   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Psychotomimetic compensation versus sensitization

open access: yesPharmacology Research &Perspectives, Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2024.
Abstract It is a paradox that psychotomimetic drugs can relieve symptoms that increase risk of and cooccur with psychosis, such as attention and motivational deficits (e.g., amphetamines), pain (e.g., cannabis) and symptoms of depression (e.g., psychedelics, dissociatives).
Ari Brouwer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Expectations and experiences of a dance programme for autistic children: A qualitative study of parents, teachers and therapists

open access: yesJournal of Research in Special Educational Needs, Volume 24, Issue 3, Page 653-666, July 2024.
Abstract This study explores the expectations of dance therapists/practitioners and parents and teachers of autistic children engaging in a developmental dance programme. Information gathered will support development of an evaluation tool aligned with the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) Core Sets for autism ...
Ali Golding   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social dance and movement for mental health: A narrative review

open access: yesMental Health Science, Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2024.
Abstract Across the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and psychiatry, dance—broadly and heterogeneously defined across cultures and movement styles—has been investigated for a range of potential benefits in healthy and clinical populations. There is a growing body of literature investigating the potential for dance, and in particular social forms of ...
Brennan Delattre   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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