Affektregulation in der Musiktherapie mit Menschen mit schwerster Mehrfachbehinderung

People with severe multiple disabilities have difficulties in making contact with other people due to lack of language. Desires and needs often are not understood. Thus, they are even more in need of caregivers who perceive their physical and emotional expression, give it a meaning and respond appropriately. Often, however, stereotypical, self-stimulating or self-injurious behavior provides caregivers and therapists with great challenges. These behaviors complicate not only contact with fellow ...