Play,music and dance therapy

PLAY THERAPY, DANCE THERAPY AND MUSIC THERAPY

1. PLAY,MUSIC AND DANCE THERAPY Priyanka Rana M.Sc Nursing Scon,Dehradun

2. Play therapy is based upon the fact that play is the child’s natural medium of self-expression. Play therapy is generally employed with children aged 3 through 11 and provides a way for them to express their experiences and feeling. DEFINITION

3. Children dealing with parental conflict , separation or divorce. Sexual , physical or emotional abuse. Children who have been adopted or are in foster care. Dealing with issues of loss . INDICATION

4. Children who have been hospitalized. Children who have witnessed domestic violence Children diagnosed with ADHD. Children who have experienced serious accidents or disasters. Cont..

5. TYPES OF PLAY

6. Reduce anxiety about traumatic events in the child’s life. Facilitates a child’s expression of feelings. Promotes self – confidence and a sense of competence. Develops a sense of trust in self and others. Creates on enhances healthy bonding in relationships. Enhances creativity and playfulness. Promotes appropriate behavior. PURPOSE OF PLAY

7. Physical development Intellectual development Educational development Emotional development Moral development Importance of play

8. Play therapy gives the therapist a chance to explore family relationship of the child and discover what difficulties are contributing to the child’s problems. Play therapy allows studying hidden aspects of the child’s personality. It is possible to obtain a good idea of the intelligence level of the child. DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS OF PLAY THERAPY

9. Organize play activities. Play materials should be placed in separate room. Age appropriate play articles should be provided. Involve all members for play. Observe & record child’s behavior. Protect & guide children when aggressive. Participate with the children during play. Role of nursing officer

10. Music therapy is a interpersonal process in which the trained music therapist uses music and all of its facets ; physical , emotional, mental ,social & spiritual to help the client to improve and maintain their health. DEFINITION

11. Music therapy is non threating form of intervention. It helps people open up. We have seen many people benefit, including those suffering from forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. We have also seen evidence of music therapy in neurological rehabilitation as people relearn a gait and learn to speak after a stroke.

12. Music has frequently been used as a therapeutic agent from the ancient times. Music is a kind of yoga system through the medium of sonorous sound, which acts upon the human organism and awakens and develops their proper functions to extent of self- realisation . MUSIC THERAPY- “ FOR BRAIN, BODY AND SOUL”

13. One obvious use of music is that of a sedative. It can replace the administration of tranquilizers, or at least reduce the dosage of tranquilizers. Music increases the metabolic activities with in the human body. I t accelerates the respiration , influences the internal secretion , improves the muscular activities and as such affects the central nervous system of the listener. Aims of music therapy

14. Aphasia. Developmental disorder. Elderly clients. Confusion. Agitation. Affective , cognitive and sensory disorder. Terminally ill patient. INDICATION

15. Chronic illness /disease Terminal disease Development disorders Psychiatric disorders Psychological trauma Grief/loss issues Pain Stress Anxiety / depression Alzheimer s / dementia Music therapy helps people cope with:

16. Places for music therapy

17. Music acts on our mind before being transformed into thought and feeling. Music influences the lower and higher cerebral of the brain. Use of music as a therapy helps search of an individuals personal harmony. Benefits of music therapy

18. It is an important tool in the treatment of both psychological and psychosomatic disorder. it stimulates good vibrations in the nerves of the listeners. Music brings about a sense of mental well being in individuals. Cont …

19. Music therapy helps leads to have positive frame of mind. Music therapy enhances the concentration level of children. Music training helps to express refined exhibition of emotions and clarity in cognition too.

20. It is the psychotherapeutic use of movement and dance through which a person can engage creatively in a person to further their emotional, cognitive, physical ,and social integration. DEFINITION

21. It is the functional application of varied forms of dance by usage of group of muscles to bring certain effect to modify the client’s behaviour or altering emotions.

22. Autism Mental retardation Deaf and hearing impaired Eating disorders Post traumatic stress disorders Parkinson’s disease. indications

23. Promotes psychotherapeutic usage of body movements. Clients will learn to express his ideas , thoughts and feelings through their motor activity. Enhances interaction and communication pattern. Relieves tension , stress , anxiety and worries. Uses of dance therapy

24. Serves as a sort of enjoyment and entertainment. Exhibits talents and abilities of the clients. Improves self confidence and contentment. Channelizes the emotional experience into expression of body movements. Cont …