MU158 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Art Therapy, Physical Therapy, Motor Coordination
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Limited physical function due to variety of challenges, including strokes, amputations and unsteady gait, diabetes. Erin"s part is in an exercise group, provides the music. Life long or acute (related to the end of life or dementia) Veterans typically very homophobic, not shy to share it, no filters. Having very difficult time living with homophobic macho man. Challenged by his identity and depressed, commonly said he wanted to die. Would often listen to old recordings of his classical pieces. He was searching for something, needed something more. Was working on an autobiography with art therapist as well. Mt suggested they make a musical autobiography together. Put together 5 discs worth of complete pieces. Invited all his family and friends from outside of centre, had big party. This gave him something to focus on and do. Gave him a little piece of himself back, his identity. Didn"t feel important, nothing mattered, had no purpose.
