Position Statement
Kambas A.,1 Venetsanou F.2
1 School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace
2 School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
akampas@phyed.duth.gr
Abstract:
Group Psychomotor Therapy (GPT) is a therapeutic approach that can be implemented autonomously or as a support in children with socialization difficulties and poor selfconcept. Moreover, our 20-year experience in GPT supports its implementation in children with other neurodevemopmental disorders as well. In this paper, the key-features of Psychomotor Therapy are first discussed and then, the principles that the GPT follows are demonstrated; whereas, a roadmap for its implementation isl provided. Moreover, the objectives of eachlGPT session are discussed; the sections of which the GPT session consists (awakening; therapeutic core; relaxation rituals) are described, and the benefits that the use of a group-approach offers are analysed. Finally, taking into account the quite limited research evidence regarding the effects of PMT and GPT, the need for further research is underlined.
Keywords:
Psychomotor Therapy, children, ADHD, ASD, DCD
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