The Concept of Wellness and its Relevance for Music Therapy Treatment of Anxiety, Depression and Low Self-Esteem in Day Care Clients

Journal/Book: Australian Music Therapy Association Conference Proceedings. 1986; Australia. Australian Music Therapy Association 2/31 Abercrombie street 3103 Deepdene Australia. Collected Works.

Abstract: This paper presents a variety of activities and exercises that promote the attributes of self-responsibility in client behavior through relaxation, breath therapy techniques, visualisation, meditation, affirmation and self scripting techniques to alter a clients health and sensory responses. The "wellness continuum" builds on the traditional medical model and shows three ways to exercise independent action and personal power based on self-responsibility.

Note: Pamela-Branch, Health-Councelling.

Keyword(s): Relaxation-Training, visualization, meditation, depression, self-esteem, health.

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