The main goal of the method is a self integration by internal and external feelings integration in order to reach better inner harmony Some examples describe the body movement exercises. This specific kind of choreotherapy is realised as an ambulatory group for schizophrenic outpatients in the community program of treatment and rehabilitation for people with schizophrenia in Krak w. Three years of experience with Amerta Movement has confirmed the value of the method, especially for patients with a negative syndrome. The main profits for patients are connected with better concentration, better understanding of their own feelings, and with an enhancement of their reflection possibilities. It seems, moreover, that the patients can learn different kinds of relaxation.
Cancer is an extremely traumatic experience.
Most people with cancer are hypersensitive and afraid of dying, perceiving their whole existence as threatened. The first part of the article describes such psychological aspects of functioning among cancer patients and their families as eating disorders and depressed mood. The second part of the article includes description of various types of psychotherapy which appeared to have beneficial impact on the quality of life as well as survival of cancer patients. These problems are related to the psychosocial situation of people with spinal cord injuries. T. Witkowski's Scale was used for defining the intensity of subjectively experienced problems of people with spinal cord injuries.