Lecture 8

Question 1

Psychomotor therapy

Answer 1

based on holistic view of the human being and is drawn from the unity of body and mind.

Question 2

Louvain observation scale

Answer 2

1. Emotional relations
2. Self-confidence activity
3. Relaxation
4. Movement control
5. Focusing attention on the situation
6. Movement expressivity
7. Verbal communication
8. Social regulation ability

Question 3

Approaches of psychomotor therapy

Answer 3

1. Action oriented

2. Experience oriented

Question 4

Psychomotor therapy for PD

Answer 4

• safe environment for experiencing emotions and own body

- mentalization during movement

Question 5

Dance therapy

Answer 5

• use of movement to further he emotional, cognitive physical, spiritual and social integration of the individual

Question 6

Movements of clients with PD

Answer 6

• disorganised
• unclearly directed in space
• restricted to upper limb actions
• there is more than normal self-touch

Question 7

Dance therapy effectiveness

Answer 7

Improved self-regulation, interpersonal relationships, cognition

Question 8

The client as choreographer

Answer 8

1. embodied presence & safety with self and others
2. playfulness & exploration
3. select, compose & repeat
4. Explaining & aesthetic sense making