Satumba, Frincess Jenelle B.
3Nur-1
NCMH
Description of the activity:
Dancing is an activity where a particular sequence of movements of one's head, body,
and feet follow a rhythm, usually accompanied by or in time to music. It can be done by
an individual, a duo, or a group. Dance can be categorized by its repertoire, by its
choreography, or by its historical period or place of origin.
Dance therapy, also known as movement therapy, is designed to help people through
expressive movement to integrate the mental, physical and emotional aspects of their
lives.
Therapeutic values:
1. Providing people the ability to express their emotions in a creative way. - emotions are
not easily expressed through words. They can show how the music makes them feel and
show it through movement.
2. Stress relief - any form of physical movement or exercise can be a great form to relieve
stress. Dancing to an upbeat song can make a person happy, therefore dancing can
change attitude and emotions in just a short period of time.
3. Increased physical fitness, and gross motor skills - dancing is also a great way to focus
on body strength and coordination, and this can encourage them to develop gross motor
skills. Dancing can also improve circulation and lung capacity, making the person less
susceptible to stress and diseases.
4. Improve confidence and self-esteem - dancing is proved to be effective in increasing a
person's social and communication skills, as well as develop self-esteem and
attentiveness
in
individuals.
Objectives:
Short term
After a few minutes of learning the choreography the patients will be able to:
1. Enjoy the choreography and have fun spending time with each other and with the UST
group
2. Feel better about themselves, and have a sense of accomplishment
3. Improve their circulation, as well as increase their physical fitness
Long term goals
After the dance therapy session, the patient will be able to:
1. Feel a little bit more confident about themselves, as well as their social and
communication skills
2. See and use dancing from now on as a way to relax their mind, to entertain themselves,
and to improve the condition of their heart, lungs, muscles, and bones
Venue: Pavillion 21, National Center for Mental Health
Date: 01 February 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Materials:
Bluetooth
speaker,
Spotify
phone
application
Procedures:
1. The 9 patients will create 2 two parallel lines, facing the choreographer, 4 in the front,
and 5 in the back.
2. The patient will follow and learn the steps of Treasure by Bruno Mars choreography for
30-45 minutes (with rest).
3. The patient will be grouped and perform the choreography together with their assigned
student nurses.
Evaluation/Limitations:
1. Some patients may be hesitant to engage in this kind of activity because they
believe they cannot do it.
2. People with physical disabilities or handicapped such as limps, hearing problem,
balance problem, or with severe limited range of motion.
3. Those individuals with extensive experience in dancing may not be able to let go
of learned rules about self-expression and may be inhibited in their spontaneity in
therapy when asked to express themselves in their particular medium.
4.
Positive reinforcements:
1. The choreographer recognizes when patients are doing well and gives them
feedback accordingly such as phrases like “that was correct,” or “you did a great
job.”
2. Smile, a thumbs-up or nod to someone when he is trying really hard. The small
gestures of praise are often the most effective.
3. Pinpoint who is the worthy recipient, have them come to the front together with the
student nurse, and have everyone clap or cheer.
4. Snacks after the therapy.