'The singing hospital'--integrated group therapy in the Black mentally ill

Journal/Book: S Afr Med J. 1983; 63: 897-9.

Abstract: Integrated group therapy was originally introduced at Sterkfontein Hospital in 1957, and reintroduced 6 years ago in an effort to overcome difficulties in communication with approximately 100 Black male and female mental hospital patients. This therapy consisted mainly of song and dance activation, sociodrama, psychodrama and behavioural modification methods. These techniques are flexible, and can be carried out by proxy therapists working with doctors and psychologists.

Keyword(s): Blacks. Dance Therapy/methods. Female. Hospitalization. Human. Male. Mental Disorders/therapy. Music Therapy/methods. Psychodrama/methods. Psychotherapy, Group/methods. South Africa

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