Mūzikas terapija grupā vispārējās izglītības skolotājiem izdegšanas pazīmju mazināšanai

The study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of music therapy techniques and interventions in reducing the signs of burnout in general education teachers. The study involved 62 general education teachers, of whom 32 formed an experimental group and 30 formed a control group. MBI - Maslach Burnout Inventory was used to evaluate and evaluate the study participants. The participants of the experimental group received 10 music therapy group sessions, the aim of them was to reduce the signs of burnout. The results show that study participants who underwent music therapy showed lower levels of signs of burnout than study participants who did not receive music therapy.

Mūzikas terapija sociālo prasmju veicināšanai pusaudžiem no sociālo risku ģimenēm

A lack of social skills makes it very difficult for people to function and stay social, this is particularly the case with teenagers, where social networking is an important function for self-development and building up ones’ personality, as well as building a social group in order to fell affiliation. The study summarized various studies and their results on social skills and social networking as well as the impact of social risk families on the social networking process of teenagers. Also, a collection of different music therapy studies and sources for promoting social skills for teenagers from social risk families is evaluated. The selection consisted of the teens living in the crisis center from social risk families, who have received the referral of the social service of Rīga municipality or Jūrmala municipality. The amount of the selection that participated in 12 musical therapy sessions consisted of 59 teens aged 11 to 15 years. The results show that the musical therapy promotes social skills for teens from families of social risks.

Skaņu radīšanā balstīta refleksija pieskaņošanās un apzinātības izvērtēšanas/novērtēšanas aptauju izveidei pacientiem ar trauksmes un/vai depresīviem traucējumiem

Raksta mērķis ir sniegt informāciju un teorētiski pamatot skaņu radīšanā balstītu pieskaņošanās un apzinātības aptauju izveidi. Šīs aptaujas iecerēts izmantot kā izvērtēšanas un novērtēšanas instrumentus mūzikas terapijas procesā ar pacientiem, kuriem ir depresīvi un/vai trauksmes traucējumi. Minētās pacientu grupas vajadzību kontekstā tiek aktualizēta pieskaņošanās nozīme (Winnicot, 2011; Stern, 1985), kas ietver spējas būt kontaktā gan ar savām emocijām, gan arī veidot attiecības ar citiem cilvēkiem. Uzsvērta arī nepieciešamība izkopt apzinātību „iekšējo redzi” (Siegel, 2011), lai spētu procesus sevī redzēt it kā no malas un atbrīvotos no tiem apziņas veidiem un stāvokļiem (pattern of mind), kuri traucē pilnvērtīgi dzīvot. Pamatotas arī mūzikas terapijas neverbālo intra un inter darbību iespējas, kas skaņu radīšanas izpausmē ļauj pieskaņoties gan savam psihoemocionālajam stāvokli, gan arī veidot saikni ar otru. Radītā skaņa šajā kontekstā saprotama kā refleksija par savu psihoemo-cionālo stāvokli. Savukārt atbilstošo apgalvojumu atzīmēšana aptaujā, kura tiks pacientiem piedāvāta pēc skaņu radīšanas, būs refleksijas procesa turpinājums. Lai konstatētu skaņu radīšanas procesā sasniegto pieskaņošanās līmeni, tiks izmantota D. Šterna Vitalitātes formu teorija (Stern, 2010), izmantojot tajā izvirzītās dzīvotspējas pieredzes: telpu, spēku, nodomu un virzību. Savukārt apzinātības līmenis tiks mērīts, izmantojot D. Sīgela postulētos pamatkritērijus: atvērtību, objektivitāti un novērošanu. Šī raksta tapšanas laikā ir pabeigts darbs pie aptauju pantu izveides, un drīzumā tiks veiktas nepieciešamās aktivitātes aptauju validēšanas procesam.

Ritmiskās sinhronitātes ietekme uz stresu un imunitāti bērnu ar invaliditāti vecākiem

Parents of children with special needs suffer from depression and anxiety disorder, as well as chronic insomnia and stress, this is confirmed by the presence of elevated cortisol levels and reduced immunity. In music therapy, rhythmic music and synchronization, especially music with drums, is used as a therapeutic activity capable of influencing mood improvement, stress reduction and relaxation in a therapeutic context, as it can fit into and adapt to many rhythmic complex and coherent ranges in the real world. This is unifying, creating a sense of security and belonging, allows music to be a facilitator of communicative and social interaction processes. The study uses Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Cohen, et al., 1983), Improvisation Assessment Profile (IAP), Bruscia, 1987, Natural killer (NK) cell blood analysis, stress (cortisol) saliva analysis. The results of the study showed statistically a significant decrease in psychological and physiological stress patterns, improvements in immunity, interpersonal processes as well as intra-musical synchronization between the first and the tenth sessions.

Mūzikas terapija pacientei ar bronhiālo astmu

Gadījuma analīzē ir aprakstīts mūzikas terapijas process sievietei (58 g.) ar diagnozi J45,0 – bronhiālā astma. Terapija notika laika posmā no 2017. gada augusta sākuma līdz septembra beigām. Sākotnēji notika vienošanās par 10 mūzikas terapijas sesijām 60 min. garumā, tomēr rezultātā notika 8 sesijas, jo paciente saņēma apstiprinājumu rehabilitācijai sanatorijā. Uzsākot terapiju, tika veikta izvērtēšana un kopīgi izvirzīti mērķi. Lai veiksmīgāk sasniegtu mērķus, lietotas aktīvās mūzikas terapijas metodes – brīva vokāla/instrumentāla improvizācija, lēna elpošana, savas elpas plūsmas vērošana, skaņas radīšana, emociju izpausme ar balsi/instrumentiem un refleksija. Terapijas noslēgumā notika procesa novērtēšana, rezultātu analīze un secinājumu apkopošana. Nobeigumā ir aprakstīta terapeites pašrefleksija un novērojumi par terapeitisko procesu. Supervīzijā ir iegūti secinājumi, ka bronhiālā astma ir komplicēta saslimšana un mūzikas terapijā ir metodes, kas sekmē elpošanas traucējumu līdzsvarošanu ar sensorās sistēmas integrāciju, lai, mijiedarbojoties prātam un ķermenim, paciente apzinātu savas emocionālās vajadzības.

Individuālā mūzikas terapija jaunietim ar garīgās attīstības un redzes traucējumiem: gadījuma analīze

The case analysis describes the work done in music therapy with a 17 year old boy with severe mental and vision disorders, whose permanent place of residence is a National care centre. The client/patient attended 10 music therapy sessions. The author met the client/patient once a week, each session lasted for 60 minutes. The main goals of music therapy were improvements in interpersonal interaction and encouragement of communication, as well as development of attention persistence. Considering the clients/patients difficulties, abilities, resources and needs, the work in music therapy was based on integrative eclectic approach, which is based on creative music therapy in Latvia. To reach the therapeutic goals intervention focus, presence, active listening, informing, mirroring, influence by supporting and provoking were utilised and various vocal and instrumental improvisation techniques as well as techniques for hearing function improvement were used. While performing therapy session analysis and result assessment, it was identified, that the young adult has experienced growth in interpersonal interaction and communicative ability, as well as that his hearing function capabilities and abilities in maintaining attention had improved.

Mākslā balstītu iz(no)vērtēšanas instrumentu lietojums mūzikas terapeitu praksē Latvijā

Paper, summarizing the world and Latvian experience, provides the theoretical basis for the art (music) based assessment and evaluation (process) and its peculiarities, including art (music) based instruments, the Integrative-eclectic approach model, and a comparison with the American experience of a developing united assessment standards. In the practical part, an interpretation of the data obtained from the survey is conducted, the results of which are analyzed in the discussion, conclusions and recommendations. The research obtained data describing the state of the art (music) based evaluation and assessment process in the practice of Latvian music therapists. Data analysis provides current trends in the organization of the evaluation and assessment process as well as trends in art (music) based tools and criteria in practice of music therapists in various professional environments. The work done by the author, comparing the American and European, including the experience of Latvia in setting out the assessment and evaluation standards, as well as the data obtained in the research, which characterizes the research general assembly – the Latvian Music Therapists Community, in response to the questions raised in the research, can serve as the basis for further work at a unified, standardized and recognized in the proffessional environment of Latvian music therapy art (music) based assessment and evaluation model, including criteria and tools. Similarly, the data obtained in the study may serve as the basis for in-depth research on the topics of the art (music) based assessment and evaluation process and music therapy process.

Mūzikas terapija pēcdzemdību depresijas mazināšanai

In recent years, the topic of postpartum depression has become more and more relevant, but despite this, research on the effectiveness of music therapy and its possibilities in reducing postpartum depression is limited, but in Latvia this type of research in music therapy has not been conducted, so this study could be useful to other students of music therapy and other fields. The results of the study could be useful to GPs (family doctor) and gynecologists to prescribe the most appropriate method of treatment for the patient. The aim of the article is to reflect the progress and results of a study that explored and reviewed the possibilities of music therapy for the reduction of postpartum depression. The study included 40 women with postpartum depression - 20 in the study and 20 in the control group. The study group members participated in twelve music therapy sessions.

Kuldīgas novada izglītības darbinieku viedoklis par mūzikas terapijas nepieciešamību

Aim of the research: To find out the opinion of educational personnel of Kuldīga county about the necessity of music therapy for reducing various disorders and problems for students in general education establishments. Methods of research: Theoretical research methods: research and analysis of literature, cognitive sources. Empirical research methods: educa-tional personnel survey, interviews with music therapists, interview with an employee of the administration of educational institutions. Data processing and analysis methods: graphical data processing, descriptive statistics technique. Results of the research: Description of educational system in Latvia, the support of teamwork, behavioural disorders, problems among students and the role of music therapy in their reduction. The empirical study identified the opinion of Kuldīga county educational personnel about the necessity of music therapy for reducing various disorders and problems for students in general education establishments in the county. Applicability of the paper: Work can be used for further topic researches as an informative and educational tool for art/music therapists and education system`s workers. Master's thesis can be used by both emerging and existing music therapists, art therapy students, educational staff, support staff for educational institutions, educators, and students` parents.