- Emotion and mindfulness
- What is an emotion?
- Biology of emotion
- Managing emotions
- The usefulness of experiencing emotions. Functions
- Emotional theories
- Influence of emotions on health status
- The brain
- Emotional brain
- Brain plasticity
- Anatomy of emotions
- Neurotransmitters
- Emotional intelligence and mindfulness
- False myths
- Theories and Models
- Skills that make up EI
- IE skills
- Addressing EI
- Techniques to enhance Emotional Intelligence
- Cognitive and self-monitoring techniques and procedures
- Troubleshooting
- Treatment of obsessive thoughts
- Coping with stressful experiences
- Habit destruction
- Cognitive visualisation technique
- Social skills training: assertiveness
- The origin of Mindfulness
- Mindfulness
- Mindfulness and neurobiology
- Components of mindfulness
- Mindfulness practice
- Work experience and quality of life
- Applying EI to working life
- EI and career success
- Setting appropriate targets
- Competitiveness
- Conceptualisation of Neurolinguistic Programming
- Systematic change: learning across levels
- Designing the action plan
- Coping with Stress
- Stress management techniques on the individual
- Group stress management techniques
- Organisational stress management techniques
- Stress prevention techniques
- Crisis intervention
- Main body tissues.
- Bone composition and structure.
- Bone development and growth.
- The human skeleton.
- Articular architecture.
- Terminology on body orientation.
- Joint movement terminology.
- Considerations on the skeleton in relation to body movement.
- Structure and function of skeletal muscle.
- Skeletal muscle microstructure and muscle contraction.
- Lever architecture and angular movement.
- Types of muscle contraction.
- Muscle considerations in relation to body movement.
- Learning the names and actions of muscles.
- Bones and bony landmarks of the spine.
- Joint structure and movements of the spinal column.
- Description and functions of the specific muscles of the spine.
- Key spinal considerations in relation to body movement.
- Special considerations for the spine in dance.
- Spinal conditioning exercises.
- Back injuries in dancers.
- Bones and bony landmarks in the hip region.
- Joint structure and movements of the pelvic girdle.
- Joint structure and movements of the hip.
- Description and functions of the specific hip muscles.
- Alignment and habitual deviations of the hip region.
- Pelvis and hip mechanics.
- Key hip considerations in relation to body movement.
- Special considerations on the hip in dance.
- Hip conditioning exercise.
- Hip injuries in dancers.
- Bones and bony landmarks in the knee region.
- Joint structure and movements of the knee.
- Description and functions of the specific muscles of the knee.
- Alignment and habitual deviations of the knee.
- Patellofemoral mechanics and Q-angle.
- Muscular analysis of the fundamental movements of the knee.
- Key considerations for the knee in relation to body movement.
- Special considerations for the knee in dance.
- Knee conditioning exercises.
- Knee injuries in dancers.
- Bones and bony landmarks of the ankle and foot.
- Joint structure and movements of the ankle and foot.
- Description and functions of the specific muscles of the ankle and foot.
- Alignment and habitual deviations of the ankle and foot.
- Mechanics of the ankle and foot.
- Muscular analysis of the fundamental movements of the ankle and foot.
- Key considerations for the ankle and foot in relation to body movement.
- Special considerations for the ankle and foot in dance.
- Conditioning exercises for the ankle and foot.
- Ankle and foot injuries in dancers.
- Bones and bony landmarks of the shoulder complex.
- Joint structure and movements of the shoulder girdle.
- Joint structure and movements of the shoulder.
- Description and functions of the specific muscles of the shoulder complex.
- Alignment and common deviations of the shoulder complex.
- Shoulder mechanics.
- Muscular analysis of the fundamental movements of the shoulder.
- Special considerations on the shoulder complex in dance.
- Other joints of the upper extremity.
- Description and functions of the specific muscles of the elbow.
- Structure and movements of the radioulnar joints.
- Key upper limb considerations in relation to body movement.
- Conditioning exercise for the upper limb.
- Upper limb injuries in dancers.
- Anatomical analysis of body movements.
- Other methods of motion analysis.
- Motion analysis supported by studies.
- Models of optimal implementation.
- Keys to the movement.
- Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy (DMT). Dance Therapy
- A brief history of dance therapy
- Fundamentals of dance therapy
- - The basic characteristics of dance therapy
- - General objectives of dance therapy
- The methods of dance therapy
- - Dance technique
- - Imitation
- - Improvisation
- - The Creation
- Overview of the basics of movement therapy
- Educational dance
- Birth of educational dance
- - Definition of Dance Education
- History of DMT
- Introduction to the clinical applications of DMT
- Psychological disorders
- Neurological disorders
- Code of ethics for dance therapists
- Childhood: Stages of childhood
- - Intrauterine period
- - Neonatal period
- - Postneonatal/infant period
- - Early childhood period
- - Pre-school period
- - School term
- Concept of autonomy in the infant stage
- Importance of balance - harmony
- Competence needs for capacity building
- DMT with children
- - Benefits of dance therapy for children
- - Example of dance therapy with children
- Adolescence
- Changes that occur in adolescence
- - Physical changes
- - Psychological changes
- - Social change
- Personality development: search for identity
- - Personality components
- The development of personal identity
- - Erikson's Psychosocial Development: Identity Development
- DMT with adolescents
- - Example of DMT in adolescents
- Definition of ageing
- - Active ageing
- Psychological aspects associated with older people
- - General Aspects
- - Affective changes
- - Self-concept and self-esteem in old age
- - Personality changes
- - Changes in cognitive functioning
- - Major psychological disorders in old age
- Physiological aspects
- - Changes to the external appearance
- - Changes in body composition
- - Changes in vital signs
- - Changes in the sense organs
- - Changes in the circulatory system
- - Changes in the digestive system
- - Changes in the kidney
- - Changes in the endocrine system
- - Changes in the immune system
- - Changes in the nervous system
- - Changes in the musculoskeletal system
- DMT in the elderly
- The dance
- Dance as art
- Dance and movement as therapy
- Body expression: music and movement
- - Movement and body language
- Personal and social development through dance and movement
- - Development of body image and perception
- - Development of expressive and communicative abilities
- Special Education in Spain
- The concept of special educational needs
- Objectives of dance therapy in Special Education
- The special education and dance therapy teacher
- Conditions of the classroom or environment where the sessions take place
- Outcomes of dance therapy in Special Education
- Origin and evolution of hospital classrooms
- - Educational care in hospital
- - Concepts of integration and inclusion
- The hospital educator
- - Characteristics of the hospital educator
- Hospital students
- DMT in hospital classrooms
- - Contributions to social development
- - Contributions to cognitive development
- Concept of mental health
- - Health promotion
- - Disease prevention
- Concept of psychiatry
- - Speciality of psychiatry
- Concept of psychology
- Psychotherapy
- - Working with emotions in psychotherapy
- - Approach to positive psychology and transpersonal therapy
- Influence of dance therapy on mental health
- Education. Fundamental concepts
- - Etymological aspects of the term “education”.”
- - Definitions of the concept of education
- - Actors in the education process
- - Education-related terms
- Basic notions of pedagogy
- - Relationship of pedagogy with other sciences
- What is special education?
- - Definitions that Special Education
- - Spheres of action
- - Professionals involved
- Influence of dance therapy in pedagogy and special education
- - Dance therapy as an educational tool
- - Dance therapy in special education
- Approach to physiotherapy
- - Areas of physiotherapy
- - The physiotherapeutic process
- Rehabilitation
- Influence of dance therapy in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- People with palliative illnesses
- Cancer
- - Types of tumours: benign and malignant
- - Influence of dance therapy on cancer
- Fibromyalgia
- - Symptomatology of fibromyalgia
- - Influence of dance therapy in fibromyalgia
- AIDS
- - Clinical manifestations of AIDS
- - Influence of dance therapy on AIDS
- What is personal growth?
- - Cuerpo
- - Mind
- - Spirit
- Mind and body balance
- Influence of dance therapy on personal growth
- Introduction to Neuropsychology
- - Areas of Neuropsychology
- - Areas of action of Neuropsychology
- Neurological diseases and their incidence
- - Specific conditions
- Neurorehabilitation and its implications
- - The aims of neurological rehabilitation
- - Field of action of rehabilitation
- The role of the family and the environment in the neurorehabilitation process
- - How do families cope with the neurorehabilitation process?
- Neurology
- - The neuron
- - Neuronal extensions
- - Classification of neurons
- - Synapses
- - Neuroglia or glial cells
- - Functions of neuroglia
- Physiology of the Nervous System
- - Central Nervous System
- - Brain
- - Spinal cord
- - Most important cores and beams
- - Peripheral Nervous System
- - Autonomic Nervous System
- - Sympathetic Nervous System
- - Parasympathetic Nervous System
- - Autonomous ganglia
- Determination of neurological status
- Clinical data relevant to the diagnosis: anamnesis
- Examination of the patient's neurological function
- - Assessment of the level of consciousness
- - Pupillary assessment
- - Assessment of motor function
- - Assessment of reflexes and reactions
- Additional neurological tests in the assessment process. Neuroimaging
- - Anatomical neuroimaging
- - Functional or metabolic neuroimaging
- - Electrical brain activity
- - Other explorations
- Interdisciplinary approach to neurorehabilitation
- Medicine
- Physiotherapy
- Physical therapy
- Speech therapy
- Neuropsychology
- Occupational therapy
- Acquired brain injury
- - Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
- - Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVA)
- - Infections
- - Tumours
- Aphasias, apraxias and agnosias
- Seizures
- - Partial (focal) seizures
- - Generalised seizures
- Degenerative pathologies
- Movement disorders
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Conceptual Map
- General aspects
- - Neural plasticity in children
- - Neural plasticity in adults
- Types of plasticity
- - Functional plasticity
- - Synaptic plasticity
- - Cortical plasticity
- Basic characteristics of brain damage in childhood
- The importance of early care for children with brain damage
- Principles of neurorehabilitation in children
- Mechanisms of action
- Basic characteristics of brain damage in adults
- Basic principles of adult neurorehabilitation
- Specific mechanisms of action
- The Bobath Concept
- Kabat method or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
- Affolter Method
- Cognitive therapeutic exercise or Perfetti Method
- Reflex locomotion therapy of Dr. Vojta
- Therapeutic education of cerebromotor disorders in the brain-injured child. Métayer's concept
- Hydrotherapy
- Animal-assisted therapy
- Task-oriented motor relearning
- Involvement of new technologies in the neurorehabilitation process
- - Characteristics of neurorehabilitation and ICTs today
- Principles of virtual reality
- Video game consoles
- Robotic systems
- Computer-based rehabilitation systems through web-based platforms
- Telerehabilitation and neurological pathology
- Cognitive neurorehabilitation in neurodegenerative diseases
- - Impairment of cognitive functions. The importance of cognitive stimulation
- - Techniques and instruments for the assessment of cognitive functions
- Introduction to cognitive stimulation in neurorehabilitation programmes
- Perception
- Exercises for cognitive stimulation of perception
- Attention
- - Activities to work on attention
- Spatial, temporal and personal orientation
- - Activities to train temporal, personal and spatial orientation
- Reasoning
- - Activities to train reasoning
- Language basics
- - Language components
- Language training
- - Language training activities
- Strategies for memory training
- Stimulation of different types of memory
- Exercises for cognitive stimulation of the memory
- Example of memory training in different sessions
- - First training session
- - Second training session
- - Third training session
- Introduction to executive functions
- Rehabilitation of executive functions
- Activities to train executive functions
- Motor functions. Praxias
- - Complex Praxias
- - Disorders of the praxias
- Motor problems in AD
- Stimulation and enhancement in patients with AD
- - Exercises to improve motor function in Alzheimer's patients
- Activities of daily living
- Guidelines to work on improving the performance of basic activities
- - Alimentación
- - Elimination
- - Dressed in
- - Personal hygiene and grooming
- - Functional mobility
- Guidelines to work on improving the performance of instrumental activities