Physiologische und psychologische Reaktionen auf unterschiedliche musiktherapeutische Interventionen im Vergleich zu einer Entspannungsübung.

Abstract: Gives a concentrated survey of theoretical concepts within active and receptive music therapy. Free improvisation, psycho-physiological aspects, daydreaming (conscious and unconscious phantasies), music listening and relaxation are important aspects examined. The author compares Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) with the metod of Musikalisch Katathyme Bilderleben (mkB), and finds that GIM understand the inner imagery not only as a reflection of the unconscious, but also as a creative product and expression of an "intersubjective symbolism". The experiment was conducted with patients suffering from somatoform disturbances. 20 female and 11 male subjects (age between 20-29 or 30-59) were treated for two days. In active mt idiophones with definite pitches were used. In receptive mt Bach's Double Concert for Violin , Oboe and Strings (BWV 1060) and Dvorak's Symphony nr. 9, 2md movement were used. Design: Introductory interview - placing of test measure instruments (measuring heartbeat rate - muscle tension - muscle activity) - relaxation procedure - pause - filling out the BSF inventory (Berliner Stimmungsfragebogen) - collection of spit - receptive or active music therapy (21 minutes) - colloection of spit + BSF - filling out a selfdeveloped experience inventory - closing dialogue. Selected rsults: receptive music therapy evokes and allows the elaboration of cognitions and emotions. In active music therapy it is clear that free improvisation can be understood as as a challenge, leading to modification of moods and decrease of anxious depression amnd fatigue. In comparison receptive music therapy encourages introspection, especially by patients who meet verbal communication with strong defenses. (E.Marcinkeviciute - extracted and translated by LOB).

Note: Review by Egle Marcinkeviciute in Musica vol. 50, 1996 p. 366. The author is member of the European GIM group and works in Herdecke.

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