Conference paper
THE ADVANTAGES OF “DANCE-GROUP” FOR PSYCHOTIC PATIENTS
Romina Tavormina
; Social cooperative “Saint Lucia” of Castellammare di Stabia, Naples, Italy
Maurilio Giuseppe Maria Tavormina
; Mental Health Department, Operative Unit of Mental Health of Torre del Greco, Naples,Italy
Eugenio Nemoianni
; Mental Health Department, Operative Unit of Mental Health of Torre del Greco, Naples,Italy
Abstract
Psychosocial rehabilitation and in particular group dances allow the recovery of lost or compromised ability of patients with
mental illness, and they facilitate their reintegration into the social context. The dance group has enabled users of the Day Centre of
the Unit of Mental Health Torre del Greco ASL NA 3 south to achieve the objectives of rehabilitation such as: taking care of
themselves, of their bodies and their interests, improving self-esteem , the management of pathological emotions, socialization and
integration, overcoming the psychotic closing and relational isolation. In particular, patients with schizophrenia, psychotic and
mood disorders had a concrete benefit from such rehabilitation activities, facilitating interpersonal relationships, therapy
compliance and significantly improved mood, quality of life, providing them with the rhythm and the security in their relationship
with each other. The dance group and for some individuals, also psychotherapy and drug therapy, have facilitated social inclusion,
improved the quality of life and cured their diseases. The work is carrying out in a group with patients, practitioners, family
members, volunteers, social community workers, following the operating departmental protocols. Using the chorus group "Sing that
you go" as an operational tool for psychosocial rehabilitation and therapeutic element we promote the psychological well-being and
the enhancement of mood.
Keywords
dance-group; rehabilitation; therapeutic rehabilitation; psychotic patients
Hrčak ID:
265712
URI
Publication date:
5.11.2014.
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