Therapists’ Perceptions: Added values of DMT and CBT for Children with ADs’

Weitz, Naomi; Opre, Nicolae Adrian

doi:10.24193/subbpsyped.2019.1.01

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“…DMT combines movement and attention to physical sensations using a dynamic approach (Chaiklin & Wengrower, 2015) in order to improve emotional and social functioning by integrating body movements, emotional responses, and self-expression (Pylvanainen, 2010). In DMT for children, the therapist uses guided or spontaneous relaxation, imagery, play, and dance, using their body to reflect the patient's movements and adapt themselves to the child (e.g., by referring to the child's facial expressions, muscle tension, posture, breathing, and voice) (Weitz & Opre, 2019). DMT, then, is unique in integrating the body's movements and sensations, emotions, and thoughts.…”

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Dance Movement Therapy Processes and Interventions in the Treatment of Children With Anxiety Disorders Derived From Treatment Therapy Logs

Nardi¹,

Or²,

Engelhard³

2022

Psychological Applications and Trends

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"Dance movement therapy (DMT) offers children a space to encounter strengths and experience a sense of vitality in order to increase their sense of confidence and self-awareness, thereby easing their anxiety and/or helping them achieve more adaptive emotion regulation. While previous studies indicate that DMT effectively reduces anxiety symptoms, such as stress, scant research focuses on the nature of the therapeutic interventions and how they assist in treating anxiety. This study examined DMT techniques and interventions through their documentation in therapy logs tracking eight long-term treatments of children aged 8–11 coping with anxiety symptoms. Four intervention axes were identified: (1) action-promoting interventions (2) separation-promoting interventions; (3) interventions for strengthening the sense of self; and (4) integration-promoting interventions. Based on the findings, a therapeutic model is proposed drawing on various “mirroring” interventions as the basis for forming the therapeutic relationship and additional therapeutic interventions involving movement. The model enables the child to explore their experience of the relationship, understand themselves in a new way, and create meaning. This manuscript is part of manuscripts submitted for publication."

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Dance Movement Therapy Processes and Interventions in the Treatment of Children With Anxiety Disorders Derived From Treatment Therapy Logs

Nardi¹,

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Engelhard³

2022

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“…According to the findings of the broad mixed-methods study (Weitz & Opre, 2019b ), the added values of DMT to CBT are: use of nonverbal expression of feelings and sensations, emphasizing the connection with the body, constant assimilation of patient and therapist movement and dance in the treatment process by creating a flexible and meaningful therapeutic experience. The added values of CBT to DMT are use of CBT as an "anchor", a "road map" for treatment (Weitz & Opre, 2019a ), because it is structured and based on protocols.…”

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Combining Dance/Movement Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Children with Anxiety Disorders: Factors Explaining Therapists' Attitudes

Weitz

Opre²

2022

Am J Dance Ther

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Anxiety disorders (ADs) are among the most common psychiatric disorders and they may appear as early on as in childhood. The current study addressed the combination of two treatments approaches for ADs: Dance/movement therapy (DMT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), focusing on factors that explain the therapists' attitudes towards actually combining the two therapies. The study utilized a quantitative design, with a perceptions survey administered via an online questionnaire. Ninety-nine therapists participated in the study (DMT-only n = 35, CBT-only n = 42, and DMT + CBT, n = 22). Following preliminary analysis (comparison between the groups, correlations and factor analysis), the structural equation model (SEM, confirmatory factor analysis) revealed a good fit between the theoretical model and the empirical data. First, it was found that the reported actual use of the combined approaches (DMT + CBT) in treatment of children with ADs, was significantly explained by therapists who had experience practicing DMT but not CBT perceiving this combination as efficient. Second, the therapists' use of the combined therapy (DMT + CBT) approaches was not related to their sense of efficacy as therapists of children with ADs. The model represents concordance between the components of the therapists' attitudes: Affective—belief that it is efficient, cognitive—perception of it as effective, and behavioral—their actual use.

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Analyzing Therapy Logs: Mapping Physical and Mental Manifestations of Anxiety Among Children Undergoing Dance/Movement Therapy

Nardi

Engelhard

2023

Am J Dance Ther

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Therapists’ Perceptions: Added values of DMT and CBT for Children with ADs’

Cited by 4 publications

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Dance Movement Therapy Processes and Interventions in the Treatment of Children With Anxiety Disorders Derived From Treatment Therapy Logs

Dance Movement Therapy Processes and Interventions in the Treatment of Children With Anxiety Disorders Derived From Treatment Therapy Logs

Combining Dance/Movement Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Children with Anxiety Disorders: Factors Explaining Therapists' Attitudes

Analyzing Therapy Logs: Mapping Physical and Mental Manifestations of Anxiety Among Children Undergoing Dance/Movement Therapy

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