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Laughter and Humour in Music Therapy

open access: yes, 2016
Recently the therapeutic power of humour and laughter has been attracting interest in various health-care settings. Although laughter and humour can have a similar therapeutic effect as music, such as reducing stress, strengthening the immune system, etc.
木村, 博子   +2 more
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Examining the Literature on the Efficacy of Equine Assisted Therapy for People with Mental Health and Behavioural Disorders

open access: yes, 2011
This review aims to explore the literature relating to the efficacy of Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) during which horses are used as a tool for emotional growth and learning helping adults and children with mental health and behavioural problems, such as
Cantin, Anna, Marshall-Lucette, Sylvie
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Giving Voice to Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Investigation Into the Utility of Peer Support

open access: yesANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors often experience significant physical and psychological challenges posttreatment, including functional impairments and social isolation. Peer support programs, where survivors share experiences and offer mutual support, can improve emotional well‐being, reduce isolation, and offer practical ...
Jevan Cevik   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy on the Hope and Pain Intensity in Elderly [PDF]

open access: yesروانشناسی پیری, 2018
Pain associated with undesirable health status and can reduce the hope in the elderly’s life appears to be one of the most abundant symptoms reported by the aged. Thus, the aim of the current study was to investigate the effectiveness of laughter therapy
Seyed Valiolah Mosavi   +3 more
doaj  

Birth‐Related Experiences and Postpartum Depression: The Protective Role of Self‐Compassion

open access: yesBirth, EarlyView.
Does self‐compassion (SC) moderate the relationship between birth satisfaction, type of birth, and early skin‐to‐skin contact (SSC) in women's PPD symptoms? Methods: 987 women with an infant aged 0–5 months. 62.1% Vaginal delivery. 66.3% SSC contact after delivery.
Helena Moreira, Colin R. Martin
wiley   +1 more source

Table‐top role‐playing games in psychodynamic group therapy

open access: yesBritish Journal of Psychotherapy, EarlyView.
Abstract This article explores a psychodynamic, non‐directive approach to using Table‐Top Role‐Playing Games (TTRPGs) in group therapy. While TTRPGs have been increasingly integrated into therapeutic practices, published articles often focus on interventions designed around skill‐building or developing prosocial behaviours.
Lydie Bonnet‐Brown, Jérôme Boutinaud
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Laughter Therapy on Severity and Sites of Pain Among the Elderly

open access: yesArmaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal, 2019
Background & aim: The prevalence of pain in nursing home residents is 72%, which causes loneliness, depression and disability. Medication in the elderly is not recommended because of its risks.
SH Behrouz   +5 more
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Laughter and Music Therapy : A Search for Their Happy Cooperation

open access: yes, 2015
Laughter or humor is indispensable to our daily lives. Recently the effectiveness of laughter has been recognized in medical and health care settings, especially for its potential for promoting resilience.
木村, 博子   +2 more
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Reflections on laughter therapy

open access: yes, 2022
El presente documento se plantea como una reflexión acerca de la risa, la risoterapia, las formas en las que algunos profesionales o colectivos de la salud y del arte escénico las han llevado a la práctica, sus beneficios como alternativa terapéutica que,
Corredor Vargas, Leidy Mariana
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Children of Divorced Parents—The Limitations of One‐Size‐Fits‐All Interventions

open access: yesChild &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The political agenda of the Danish School Reform in 2014 provides a heightened awareness of pupils' mental health–including children of divorced parents. The primary focus is to support children's emotion management, and in that regard, conversation groups are offered to children experiencing divorce.
Pernelle Rose Hansen
wiley   +1 more source

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