Music and self-management methods : a physiological model

Journal/Book: MMB Horizon series. 1989; 7: St. Louis, Missouri. Mmb. 41 p.

Abstract: A unique discussion of current self-management techniques and effects. Examines the theoretical and practical foundations and applications of music as an agent in stress management and self-control. Also investigates the work that has been conducted in the area of music and biofeedback for relaxation training with information being preceded by a discussion on stress and its physiology. Provides health care professionals with information concerning the organized use of music in both the training and treatment of stress-related disorders; and a convenient reference for the advancement of research in this important area of therapy.

Note: Joseph P. Scartelli.

Keyword(s): Music therapy.. Music Physiological effect.. Stress management.. I. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRELATES OF STRESS. II. SELF-MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES. 1. Hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis. 2. Autogenic Therapy. 3. Imagery. 4. Meditation. 5. Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training. 6. Behavior Therapies. III. BIOFEEDBACK. 1. Galvanic Skin Response Biofeedback (GSR). 2. Thermal Biofeedback. 3. Electroencephalographic Biofeedback (EEG). 4. Electromyography (EMG). IV. Physiological Response to Music. V. Music in Relaxation-Stress reduction. VI. Combinations of music with other relaxation training methods. VII. Music and Biofeedback. VIII. Choosing Music for relaxation. IX. Conclusions and directions for future investigation. glossary. references

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