European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

STRESS MANAGEMENT AMONG THE CORPORATE HOUSE WORKERS THROUGH MOVEMENT THERAPY

Arpita Chatterjee*

ABSTRACT

Background: Stress is an increasing phenomenon in modern world. It produces numerous symptoms including diabetes, psychological distress and severe psychological trauma. Objectives: In the present study use of dance movement for the management of stress has been applied among different corporate house professionals. Methods: The participants went through many kinds of activities including breathing exercise, different dance games like body power, body trust, movement puzzles, multi-tasking activity, role-play etc, where team-building skills, interpersonal relations and problem-solving abilities were reinforced. For the assessment Likert scale was used. Result: The therapeutic sessions resulted into development of self-efficacy, self-confidence, psychological busting and improved physical and mental fitness. The participants reported high level of confidence, felt relaxed and their stressed condition was somehow lowered after completion of dance movement therapy sessions. Discussion: Practice of dance movements is the best way to avoid stress in any situation. It is more beneficial for its aesthetic value which is absent in other therapies like yoga. Dance movement therapy is based on the idea that body and mind are co-relational, that the physical state of the body can affect the emotional and mental wellbeing both positively and negatively. Breathing with specific movements helps to release stress and also to unwind, and sharpens thinking and reflexes in order to respond better to work pressure. Conclusion: To cope up with a stressful life daily practice of dance movements is very helpful for the physical exercise. It also reduces stress, physically and mentally, and enhances self-confidence in the studied population.

Keywords: Dance, dance game, movement therapy, stress management.