A SINGLE CASE STUDY IMPLEMENTING A 12-SESSION REHABILITATION JOURNEY: LESSONS LEARNED FROM 'CURTAIN DOWN' TO 'CURTAIN UP'
Journal Title: Psychological Thought - Year 2023, Vol 16, Issue 2
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to present and reflect on the lessons learnt from practice with an individual case professional dancer who sought comprehensive psychological support as a result of a sustained trauma-injury ruptured Achilles tendon during a live performance. A single case study is represented as part of reflections and lessons learnt throughout the period of consultation and psychological support offered. The mode of service delivery, methods, and final evaluation, with final reflections are presented. A total of 12 sessions delivered fortnightly were offered lasting 60 minutes each session. Rehabilitation post-surgery included physio, strength and conditioning, Pilates, nutrition, psychological support as part of a comprehensive package.The PANAS questionnaire (Watson et al, 1988) which was administered at baseline, mid-point and post-sessions was used as an evaluation tool. Through reflective practice, three main themes emerged as acquired skills through the psychological interventions offered: 1) self-confidence and self-esteem, 2) a renewed sense of belonging, and 3) sense of autonomy. A dancers’ centred approach in providing psychological support for a comprehensive rehabilitation program was used, where transdisciplinary interlinked approaches benefited the recovery from ‘curtain down’ to ‘curtain up’. Reflections highlight the importance of positive psychological models of practice, the Rogerian foundations of authenticity, non-judgemental and guiding principles of recovery through empathy, and the clinician’s positionality right from the start of the support offered.
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Irina Roncaglia
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.37708/psyct.v16i2.890
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