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Argentine tango dance compared to mindfulness meditation and a waiting-list control...



Full title: Argentine tango dance compared to mindfulness meditation and a waiting-list control: a randomised trial for treating depression.

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether tango dancing is as effective as mindfulness meditation in reducing symptoms of psychological stress, anxiety and depression, and in promoting well-being.

DESIGN: This study employed analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and multiple regression analysis.

PARTICIPANTS: Ninety-seven people with self-declared depression were randomised into tango dance or mindfulness meditation classes, or to control/waiting-list.

SETTING: classes were conducted in a venue suitable for both activities in the metropolitan area of Sydney, Australia.

INTERVENTIONS: Participants completed six-week programmes (1½h/week of tango or meditation). The outcome measures were assessed at pre-test and post-test.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale; The Self Esteem Scale; Satisfaction with Life Scale, and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale.

RESULTS: Sixty-six participants completed the program and were included in the statistical analysis. Depression levels were significantly reduced in the tango (effect size d=0.50, p=.010), and meditation groups (effect size d=0.54, p=.025), relative to waiting-list controls. Stress levels were significantly reduced only in the tango group (effect size d=0.45, p=.022). Attending tango classes was a significant predictor for the increased levels of mindfulness R(2)=.10, adjusted R(2)=.07, F (2,59)=3.42, p=.039.

CONCLUSION: Mindfulness-meditation and tango dance could be effective complementary adjuncts for the treatment of depression and/or inclusion in stress management programmes. Subsequent trials are called to explore the therapeutic mechanisms involved.

Complement Ther Med. 2012 Dec;20(6):377-84. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2012.07.003. Epub 2012 Aug 3. Pinniger R, Brown RF, Thorsteinsson EB, McKinley P. University of New England, Australia. rpinnige@une.edu.au

Mary Hammond-Newman MA, LPC



Mary Hammond-Newman is a therapist, trainer, consultant, writer, from Oregon, treating depression daily for twenty-five years; ten years with Energy Psychology. She develops work combining her extensive background in human development, addictions, play therapy, EMDR II, and many models of Energy Psychology. Mary and Howard Brockman published Dynamic Energetic Healing: Soul Work at the Origins in Energy Psychology in Psychotherapy by Fred Gallo Ph.D. She is currently continuing her work with depression, and also with peri-menopausal and menopausal reactions in women. She has written articles and a training manual and is currently writing Healing the Mind Body and Soul. She enjoys her roles as Membership Director of ACEP, and as an ACEP Certification Consultant. She also parents two generations of children.

For more information, please visit http://www.onedynamicenergetichealing.org/

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