The use of music instruments in psychotherapy in order to alter states of consciousness

Journal/Book: Psychotherapeut. 1998; 43: 175 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10010. Springer Verlag. 238-242.

Abstract: A form of non-verbal psychotherapy, the work with sound, pulsation and rhythm instruments: monochord, gong, drum, is presented here.They change the state of consciousness of the patient and help to achieve a multimedial therapeutic flow which is particularly important for extremely disturbed patients,who can not be reached sufficiently by words only.The instruments do not lead to euphoria,they arouse deep pain as well,at the same time they set inner resources free.They facilitate a psychic state very dose to body reactions as a possible preparation for body work or a combination of verbal a nd body therapy. Perinatal, transpersonal and death experiences are within their natural scope.

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Keyword(s): sound and rhythm trance; music therapy; physical therapy; gong; drum; monochord

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