8.+Psychosocial+Benefits+of+DTM


 * PSYCHOSOCIAL BENEFITS OF DTM --- **

[] The psychopharmacological effects of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) are arguably the most significant factor in assessing the successes of therapy. However, much can be said about the psychosocial effects of this type of therapy. DMT can improve the overall well being of patients with Parkinson's Disease for many different reasons, (Soriano & Batson, 2011):

> In conclusion, the comparisons of effectiveness between drug therapy and DMT are quite difficult to assess because they are very different forms of therapy and offer their own unique benefits. Rather than pitting one against the other, it may be more practical to create treatment regimens that incorporate the two in order to provide a multifaceted approach to treatment of a very complex disease.
 * Patients are able to have fun while in therapy, (Ibid).
 * They build social supports with people who are experiencing similar difficulties, (Ibid).
 * Dance provides a creative outlet for patients, (Ibid).
 * DMT improves self-efficacy in terms of motor capabilities, (Ibid).
 * It provides empowerment and motivation for patients, (Ibid).
 * The list goes on and on...