Treating arthritis and lupus patients with music-mediated imagery and group psychotherapy

Author(s): Kibler, Virginia E.

Journal/Book: Arts in Psychotherapy. 1989; 17: 29-33.

Abstract: Examined the effect of a behavioral music therapy treatment program on student interpersonal behavior demonstrated in group sessions and in classrooms. Ss included 25 emotionally handicapped middle school students aged 11-16 yrs. Three S groups were compared: (a) Ss receiving music therapy structured to target selected behaviors (experimental Ss), (b) Ss receiving general music therapy, and (c) Ss in a no-contact control classroom. A changing criterion design was developed based on the selected behavior taught, monitored, and reinforced. A token economy system was established to reinforce Ss for demonstrating that week's targeted behavior in the classroom and in music therapy sessions. Experimental S scores for classroom behavior were almost twice as stable as scores for control Ss.

Note: targeted vs general behavioral music therapy; generalization of interpersonal skills to classroom behavior; emotionally handicapped middle school students

Keyword(s): Music therapy; behavior therapy; social skills; classroom behavior; emotionally disturbed; generalization learning; middle school students; adolescents

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