The effect of dance/movement therapy on affect: A pilot study

Brooks, Diana; Stark, Arlynne

doi:10.1007/bf00843774

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“…The degree of change between the patient and community participants was not significantly different. 97 A further RCT of volunteer students with self‐identified problems of test anxiety found that four 35‐minute movement sessions over 2 consecutive weeks led to a significantly greater reduction in total scores for the Test Attitude Inventory in the experimental group ( n = 11) compared with the control group ( n = 10). 98 The sessions were described as “quasi‐educational in nature, with a cognitive/behavioural and psychoeducational emphasis”, and the content specifically addressed test anxiety.…”

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Effectiveness of complementary and self‐help treatments for anxiety disorders

Jorm

Christensen

Griffiths

et al. 2004

Medical Journal of Australia

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Objectives: To review the evidence for the effectiveness of complementary and self‐help treatments for anxiety disorders. Data sources: Systematic literature search using PubMed, PsycLit, and the Cochrane Library. Data synthesis: 108 treatments were identified and grouped under the categories of medicines and homoeopathic remedies, physical treatments, lifestyle, and dietary changes. We give a description of the 34 treatments (for which evidence was found in the literature searched), the rationale behind the treatments, a review of studies on effectiveness, and the level of evidence for the effectiveness studies. Conclusions: The treatments with the best evidence of effectiveness are kava (for generalised anxiety), exercise (for generalised anxiety), relaxation training (for generalised anxiety, panic disorder, dental phobia and test anxiety) and bibliotherapy (for specific phobias). There is more limited evidence to support the effectiveness of acupuncture, music, autogenic training and meditation for generalised anxiety; for inositol in the treatment of panic disorder and obsessive‐compulsive disorder; and for alcohol avoidance by people with alcohol‐use disorders to reduce a range of anxiety disorders.

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Effectiveness of complementary and self‐help treatments for anxiety disorders

Jorm

Christensen

Griffiths

et al. 2004

Medical Journal of Australia

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“…Little scientific evidence is available for the role of dance and movement therapy. 59 Only 2 studies 60,61 were found, neither involving large numbers or of rigorous design. Twenty hospitalized psychiatric patients and 20 normal control subjects were divided into 4 groups.…”

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“…Twenty hospitalized psychiatric patients and 20 normal control subjects were divided into 4 groups. 60 Half of the psychiatric patients and half of the controls received 1 dance and movement therapy session, and the other subjects received no intervention. After therapy, only the psychiatric patients showed a significant reduction in depression as measured by the Multiple Affect Adjective Checklist self-rating scale (PϽ.001).…”

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Complementary Therapies for Depression

Ernst¹,

Rand²,

Stevinson³

1998

Arch Gen Psychiatry

127

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Depression is one of the most common reasons for using complementary and alternative therapies. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the evidence available on the treatment of depression with complementary therapies. Systematic literature searches were performed using several databases, reference list searching, and inquiry to colleagues. Data extraction followed a predefined protocol. The amount of rigorous scientific data to support the efficacy of complementary therapies in the treatment of depression is extremely limited. The areas with the most evidence for beneficial effects are exercise, herbal therapy (Hypericum perforatum), and, to a lesser extent, acupuncture and relaxation therapies. There is a need for further research involving randomized controlled trials into the efficacy of complementary and alternative therapies in the treatment of depression.

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“…Dance/movement therapy is being used successfully by people with medical illnesses, including cancer (Benson, 2008;Dibbell-Hope, 2000;Goodill, 2005), psychological illness, such as depression (Brooks & Stark, 1989;Koch & Brauninger, 2006;Sayadi, Nazer, Ansary, & Khaleghi, 2004) and anxiety (Cruz & Sabers, 1998;Erwin-Grabner, Goodill, Schelly Hill, & Von Nieda, 1999;Low & Ritter, 1998;Ritter & Low, 1996) and trauma from abuse (Meekums, 2000) to alleviate symptoms and address the underlying issues which interfere with instituting coping strategies.…”

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Coming alive: creative movement as a personal coping strategy on the path to healing and growth

Leseho

Maxwell

2010

British Journal of Guidance & Counselling

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This study interviewed 29 women from various countries and spiritual backgrounds, between the ages of 16 and 67, seeking to better understand how dance/ creative movement supports women during difficult life struggles such as trauma from abuse, relationship breakups, community violence and loss of self, and how it acts as a connection to the sacred. Results yielded three overarching themes of empowerment, healing, and a connection to Spirit. The results also give rise to a unique healing element for women through dance. It appears as if dance provides these women with a resiliency to not only survive very difficult circumstances, but to move past them to a place of healing.

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The effect of dance/movement therapy on affect: A pilot study

Cited by 49 publications

References 3 publications

Effectiveness of complementary and self‐help treatments for anxiety disorders

Effectiveness of complementary and self‐help treatments for anxiety disorders

Complementary Therapies for Depression

Coming alive: creative movement as a personal coping strategy on the path to healing and growth

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