Combined dance/movement, art, and music therapies with a developmentally delayed, psychiatric client in a day treatment setting

Author(s): Rubino, Maria A.

Journal/Book: Arts in Psychotherapy. 1991; 18: 139-148.

Abstract: Describes a case study in which the use of dance/movement, art, and music therapies was effective in the treatment of a dual diagnosed 51-yr-old woman who was considered profoundly retarded and schizophrenic on admission to a day treatment program. The S's psychosocial development and behavioral progress within the multiple creative arts setting is chronicled. A description is provided of the day treatment setting and the methodology used by each therapist.

Note: dance/movement & art & music therapy; profoundly mentally retarded & schizophrenic female 51 yr old

Keyword(s): Dual diagnosis; profoundly mentally retarded; schizophrenia ; recreation therapy; art therapy; dance therapy; music therapy; adulthood

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