Music-Based Individualized Relaxation Training (MBIRT): A stress-reduction approach for the behaviorally disturbed mentally retarded. National Association for Music Therapy California Symposium on Clinical Practices (1987, Costa Mesa, California)

Journal/Book: Music Therapy Perspectives. 1989; 6: 26-33.

Abstract: Provides an overview of MBIRT, a stress-reduction approach developed for use with behaviorally disturbed mentally retarded persons. Theoretical constructs on which MBIRT procedures are based are presented, and intervention and assessment procedures are described. Music is used in MBIRT to circumvent learning and behavioral problems and functions as a reinforcing stimulus, a structural prompt, and an eliciting stimulus. Assumptions for presenting music as a stimulus for more relaxed responding are presented. Also described are 4 levels of MBIRT intervention strategies, MBIRT assessment procedures, and a case study. ABSTRACT 2: The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of Music-Based Indidivualized Relaxation Training (MBIRT), a stress-reduction approach developed by the author for use with the behaviorally disturbed mentally retarded. MBIRT is defined, the various functions of music are discussed, and intervention strategies are described. A case study is provided to illustrate MBIRT applications.

Note: Using Smart Source Parsing music based individualized relaxation training; behaviorally disturbed mentally retarded clients; conference presentation

Keyword(s): Music therapy; relaxation therapy; mentally retarded; behavior disorders; professional meetings and symposia; adulthood. relaxation-training, mental-retardation, developmental-disabilities, music, behaviorally-disturbed, stress.

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