As part of an educational-therapeutic pilot project, sound education sessions were specifically integrated into the work with adolescents in residential child and youth care. Five adolescents from troubled family backgrounds participated in approximately 14 individual sessions within the therapeutic setting. In addition, the adolescents themselves, as well as teachers and educators, were interviewed about their experiences. The project was conducted starting in 2007 by Gabriele Ehnis, a psychotherapistsound education in Peter Hess®sound education .
Results of the pilot project
Gabriele Ehnis · Pilot project (starting in 2007) · Publication (2010)
- Easier and faster relationship-building between the therapist and adolescents
- Less resistance in the therapeutic process, leading to greater willingness to undergo therapy
- Promoting nonverbal communication on a subconscious level
Supporting and preparing for bodywork as therapy progresses - Benefits for the therapist:
- Improved responsiveness in contact
- Conservation of energy and resources
- Maintaining motivation and job satisfaction
- Overall: Effective support for therapeutic processes in the context of youth welfare through sound therapy
A report on the study has been published in the journal Kang Massage Therapy 7/2010 (Download)