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Charles Donnelly, MA; Jarl Dyrud, MD

Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1972;27(3):380-383.

Abstract
The quality of psychomotor activity has often been described as a correlate of psychological well-being or illness. In this paper a theoretical position is described regarding the planned use of psychomotor activity as a therapeutic vehicle. Specifically, psychomotility is viewed as a tool to help bring about increased organization of thought processes in severely disorganized patients. A clinical illustration supporting the theory is presented in detail. Implications of this therapeutic approach are also discussed.

Author Affiliations
Chicago

From the Department of Psychiatry, University of Chicago, Chicago.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Feb 11, 1972.

Reprint requests to University of Chicago, 950 E 59th St, Chicago 60637 (Mr. Donnelly).