Resistance as an Invitation to Tighten the Therapeutic Relationship Using a Dynamic, Empathetic Movement Approach

IF 0.6 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Tami Seifert, Shlomit Yaron
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Abstract

Resistance necessarily erupts in a surprising, spontaneous and authentic manner, manifested as an emotionally powerful, often physical phenomenon. Resistance signifies the client's unwillingness to participate in the therapeutic process. Scholars have tried to understand resistance, and proposed therapeutic interventions. The present study relies on Kohut's approach to the "self-object" as the relationship for consideration. A mixed-methods paradigm using quantitative and qualitative tools, collected therapists' viewpoints on their clients' resistance patterns, to clarify therapists' coping methods, when facing, different emotional, behavioral and physical resistances. It also investigated whether clients could be equipped with professional tools to provide a space for anchors, alternative innovative viewpoints, variation of emotional, behavioral and movement expressions and other ways of expressing the resistance experience. Respondents included 14 occupational therapists, 23 para-medical carers and 17 students on a group leaders' course. Data were collected from questionnaires, eliciting therapists' reactions to resistance situations, and perceptions of the resistant client and from the therapists' observations, reflective writings, case presentations and works on children resisting therapy. Findings indicate that learning in an experiential workshop, field work and reflective writing altered therapists' perceptions of resistance as expressed in movement, behavior and emotions. There was a change in the therapeutic relationship and the intervention methods, and in the therapist's self-image and professional identity. This study alters the image of the resistant other, being perceived not as belligerent, but rather as struggling to experience their self and to express their inner world.

阻力是使用动态、共情运动方法来加强治疗关系的邀请
抵抗必然以一种令人惊讶、自发和真实的方式爆发,表现为一种情感上强大的、往往是身体上的现象。抗拒意味着客户不愿意参与治疗过程。学者们试图了解耐药性,并提出了治疗干预措施。本研究依赖于Kohut将“自我-客体”作为考虑关系的方法。使用定量和定性工具的混合方法范式,收集治疗师对其客户阻力模式的看法,以阐明治疗师在面对不同的情绪、行为和身体阻力时的应对方法。它还调查了客户是否可以配备专业工具,为主播、另类创新观点、情绪、行为和动作表达的变化以及其他表达抵抗体验的方式提供空间。受访者包括14名职业治疗师、23名辅助医疗护理人员和17名参加团体领导课程的学生。数据来自问卷调查,引发治疗师对抗拒情况的反应,以及对抗拒客户的看法,以及治疗师的观察、反思性写作、案例陈述和儿童抗拒治疗的作品。研究结果表明,在体验式研讨会、实地工作和反思性写作中的学习改变了治疗师对运动、行为和情绪中表达的抵抗的感知。治疗关系和干预方法发生了变化,治疗师的自我形象和职业身份也发生了变化。这项研究改变了抗拒他人的形象,他们不是被认为是好斗的,而是在努力体验自我和表达内心世界。
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AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
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1.40
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发文量
18
期刊介绍: American Journal of Dance Therapy informs the international mental health community on the latest findings in dance/movement therapy theory, research, and clinical practice by presenting original contributions, case material, reviews, and studies by leading practitioners and educators in the field. The journal, reflecting the dramatic expansion of the profession over the last half-century, publishes timely articles on working with new populations, changing goals, innovative techniques, and new methods of training. Current professional issues, outcome research, and assessment tools are also examined and evaluated. This biannual forum encourages dance/movement therapists and allied mental health professionals to test their theoretical premises and share their ideas. It is a valuable resource for administrators, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and creative arts therapists in the disciplines of music, art, and drama.
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