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Dance/movement therapy in the rehabilitation of individuals surviving severe head injuries

American Journal of Dance Therapy volume 8, pages 46–66 (1985)Cite this article

Abstract

Approximately 700,000 individuals are admitted to hospitals annually as a result of severe brain injuries. Of the survivors, upwards of 70,000 suffer pervasive, long-term disruption of all domains of human function and marked alteration of the quality of life. Effective treatment requires a well-orchestrated multidisciplinary team approach. This paper will address rehabilitation issues in relation to dance/movement therapy. First the pathological consequences of neurotrauma will be reviewed. Likewise, basic mechanisms of recovery, treatment principles and special therapeutic considerations will be addressed. Finally, intervention strategies will be discussed within the context of both group and individual settings and illustrated via case studies.

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  1. Dance/Movement Therapy, California State University, Hayward, Hayward, California

    Cynthia F. Berrol PhD, ADTR (Coordinator of Special Graduate Major)

  2. Dance/Movement Therapist, Therapeutic Recovery Program, Rehabilitation Resources, Inc., Southfield, Michigan

    Stephanie S. Katz ADTR

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  1. Cynthia F. Berrol PhD, ADTR
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Berrol, C.F., Katz, S.S. Dance/movement therapy in the rehabilitation of individuals surviving severe head injuries. Am J Dance Ther 8, 46–66 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02251441

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Keywords

  • Intervention Strategy
  • Effective Treatment
  • Brain Injury
  • Social Psychology
  • Health Psychology