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D'ulisse, M. E.. et al.: Application Of The Benenzon Music Therapy ...
examination and to ascertain a correlation between the data obtained by
the observers, in order to establish the reliability of the judges.
The Medical Measurements
At the end of the cycle of music therapy sessions, the patients were
subjected to a careful examination of their pressure condition and in all
cases under examination there was found to be an appreciable improvement
of between 15 and 18%.
The Observations of the Music Therapist
We will comment on the work done so far by giving the description
relative to patient “A” regarding the music therapy process and the clinical
data achieved.
“A” states during the interview that he is annoyed by loud, repetitive
sounds.
To our amazement, during the session he expresses himself exclusively with
obstinate rhythms and with a high intensity of sound production.
The use of instruments is mainly defensive and there are no dialog elements
present. When asked to bring instruments constructed from everyday
objects, “A” does not come to the session and at the next session he does
not mention his previous absence. There is a gradual gratification in the
music therapy work from the moment it is verbally and non-verbally
confirmed that there will be no judging of his production, which is often
accompanied by discharge of catarrh. During the 5th session, where he was
alone due to the absence of the other participants, a particular relationship
was set up which we considered a counter-transferal of the parent-son
relationship. The addition of the water element to the therapy allowed “A”
to adopt sounds that were less loud, producing silence and an opening for
dialog. In the concluding feed-back, “A” pronounced judgments regarding
his friends and acquaintances that put him in a better humor.
In reference to the group life in its entirety, it can be affirmed that
there were three work phases: experimental, defensive and communicative.
The last was the prelude to the acquisition of new modes of interaction with
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