Acceptance and commitment therapy as a clinical anxiety treatment and performance enhancement program for musicians
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This paper discusses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a potential clinical treatment for music performance anxiety and a performance enhancement tool for musicians. The authors recommend working with a performance psychologist and advocate for evidence-based practice models to ensure professional accountability and client protection. The text also reviews related research on the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment approach used in sports and notes potential issues in applying these methods to musical contexts.
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- David G. Juncos (Counseling Center), Elvire de Paiva e Pona
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- 2018-01-01
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- gold
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- 10.1177/2059204317748807
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@article{allodium:aa4767909f334a14,
title = {Acceptance and commitment therapy as a clinical anxiety treatment and performance enhancement program for musicians},
author = {David G. Juncos and Elvire de Paiva e Pona},
year = {2018},
journal = {OpenAlex},
doi = {10.1177/2059204317748807},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/2059204317748807}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Acceptance and commitment therapy as a clinical anxiety treatment and performance enhancement program for musicians AU - Juncos, David G. AU - Pona, Elvire de Paiva e PY - 2018 PB - OpenAlex DO - 10.1177/2059204317748807 UR - https://doi.org/10.1177/2059204317748807 ER -
APA
Juncos, D. G., & Pona, E. D. P. E. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy as a clinical anxiety treatment and performance enhancement program for musicians. OpenAlex. https://doi.org/10.1177/2059204317748807
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