Defining Music Therapy

Defining Music Therapy

• Author : Kenneth E. Bruscia
• Publisher : Barcelona Publishers(NH)
• Release Date : 2014
• Genre: Music therapy
• Pages : 0
• ISBN 10 : 1937440575

The third edition of this book is the culmination of a 25 year project aimed at conceptualizing music therapy in a critically inclusive and integrative way. To be critically inclusive, the definition must provide an umbrella that embraces all professional practices and concepts that have been deemed viable in the refereed literature, while also excluding those concepts and practices: that do not rely on music; that occur outside of a professional therapist-client relationship; and that are not concerned with addressing the client's health. To be integrative, the definition must offer myriad options for using music to address the client's health concerns--as indicated by client need rather than therapist orientation.The resulting definition is a working and provisional one, based on over 100 existing definitions. It has been co-constructed by the author (who is situated in American music therapy), experienced colleagues, and authors and associations around the world who have crafted their own definition of music therapy. Its relevance is clearly situated with Western cultures that use the English language for scholarly purposes.

Defining Music Therapy

• Author : Kenneth E. Bruscia
• Publisher : Barcelona Publishers(NH)
• Release Date : 1989
• Genre: Music therapy
• Pages : 182
• ISBN 10 : 096240800X

Music and therapy are both difficult to define, and when fused together into a single discipline, many complications arise. This book takes an in-depth look at the unique problems of defining music within a therapeutic context, and defining therapy within a musical context. Over 40 definitions of music therapy am examined and compared. A new definition is offered to address the myriad issues raised, and to embrace the diversity of clinical practice. Each segment of the definition is discussed, and in the process, boundaries are suggested for what music therapy is and what it is not. In the final chapters, eleven areas of clinical practice are identified, and each area is further differentiated by four levels of treatment. Specific examples are given of each area and level, and implications are drawn.

Defining Music Therapy

• Author : Kenneth E. Bruscia
• Publisher : Barcelona Publishers(NH)
• Release Date : 1998
• Genre: Music therapy
• Pages : 0
• ISBN 10 : 189127807X

The Study of Music Therapy Current Issues and Concepts

• Author : Kenneth S. Aigen
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2013-12-04
• Genre: Music
• Pages : 262
• ISBN 10 : 9781134691838

This book addresses the issues in music therapy that are central to understanding it in its scholarly dimensions, how it is evolving, and how it connects to related academic disciplines. It draws on a multi-disciplinary approach to look at the defining issues of music therapy as a scholarly discipline, rather than as an area of clinical practice. It is the single best resource for scholars interested in music therapy because it focuses on the areas that tend to be of greatest interest to them, such as issues of definition, theory, and the function of social context, but also does not assume detailed prior knowledge of the subject. Some of the topics discussed include defining the nature of music therapy, its relation to current and historical uses of music in human well-being, and considerations on what makes music therapy work. Contemporary thinking on the role of neurological theory, early interaction theory, and evolutionary considerations in music therapy theory are also reviewed. Within each of these areas, the author presents an overview of the development of thinking, discusses contrasting positions, and offers a personalized synthesis of the issue. The Study of Music Therapy is the only book in music therapy that gathers all the major issues currently debated in the field, providing a critical overview of the predominance of opinions on these issues.

Music as Medicine

• Author : Peregrine Horden
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2017-07-05
• Genre: Music
• Pages : 416
• ISBN 10 : 9781351557474

Music, whether performed or heard, has been seen as therapeutic in the history of many cultures. How have its therapeutic properties been conceptualized and explained? Which cultures have used music therapy? What were their aims and techniques, and how much continuity is there between ancient, medieval and modern practice? These are the questions addressed by the essays in this volume. They focus on the place of music therapy in European intellectual, medical and musical traditions, from their classical roots to the development of the music therapy profession since the Second World War. Chapters covering the Judaic, Islamic, Indian and South-East Asian traditions add global, comparative perspectives. Music as Medicine is the first book to establish the whole shape of the history of music therapy in a systematic and scholarly way. It addresses the problem of defining what music therapy has meant in different cultures and periods, and sets the agenda for future research in the subject. It will appeal to a diverse readership of historians, musicologists, anthropologists, and practitioners.

International Dictionary of Music Therapy

• Author : Kevin Kirkland
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2013-06-19
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 224
• ISBN 10 : 9781135047627

The therapeutic uses of music can vary greatly from one part of a country to the next, from one therapist to the next and across national and continental lines. This groundbreaking work is the first to bring together the expertise of an international array of contributors into one resource. The International Dictionary of Music Therapy offers models, methods and interventions that range from regional to international, including several terms that have never been published before. Essential for both the seasoned and novice music therapists and those working closely with the field, it offers a comprehensive guide to key terms, explained from multiple perspectives and with reference to clinical literature. Each entry contains detailed definitions for the reader, to develop practice, to generate discussion, and to establish more of a global common music therapy language. Covering more than 450 carefully selected terms, this comprehensive reference tool is a foundational text for defining and exploring the therapeutic value of music. The ultimate companion to understanding the science and art of music therapy on an international level, the International Dictionary of Music Therapy is ideal for music therapists, theorists, educators, researchers, and students.

Case Studies in Music Therapy

• Author : Kenneth E. Bruscia
• Publisher : Barcelona Publishers(NH)
• Release Date : 1991
• Genre: Music therapy
• Pages : 662
• ISBN 10 : UOM:39015039143980

Forty-two case histories, each describing the process of music therapy from beginning to end. The cases include children, adolescents, and adults receiving individual and group therapy in psychiatric, medical, educational or community settings. With authors from nine countries, the book details a broad spectrum of approaches and techniques in music therapy. The essence of music therapy is captured by telling the moving stories of people who have been helped through carefully crafted music experiences and the relationships developed with these exceptional music therapists. The book can be used as a reference, a textbook for training students, or as an introduction to the field.

The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy

• Author : Jane Edwards
• Publisher : Oxford University Press
• Release Date : 2017
• Genre: Music
• Pages : 1009
• ISBN 10 : 9780198817147

Music therapy is growing internationally to be one of the leading evidence-based psychosocial allied health professions to meet needs across the lifespan.The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy is the most comprehensive text on this topic in its history. It presents exhaustive coverage of the topic from international leaders in the field.

Community Music Therapy

• Author : Gary Ansdell
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release Date : 2004-05-15
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 320
• ISBN 10 : 9781846420498

Music therapists from around the world working in conventional and unconventional settings have offered their contributions to this exciting new book, presenting spirited discussion and practical examples of the ways music therapy can reflect and encourage social change. From working with traumatized refugees in Berlin, care-workers and HIV/AIDS orphans in South Africa, to adults with neurological disabilities in south-east England and children in paediatric hospitals in Norway, the contributors present their global perspectives on finding new ways forward in music therapy. Reflecting on traditional approaches in addition to these newer practices, the writers offer fresh perceptions on their identity and role as music therapists, their assumptions and attitudes about how music, people and context interact, the sites and boundaries to their work, and the new possibilities for music therapy in the 21st century. As the first book on the emerging area of Community Music Therapy, this book should be an essential and exciting read for music therapists, specialists and community musicians.

Musical Communication

• Author : Evelyn Glennie
• Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
• Release Date : 2005
• Genre: Music
• Pages : 460
• ISBN 10 : 019852935X

"Bringing together leading researchers from a variety of academic and applied backgrounds, this book examines how music can be used to communicate, as well as the biological, cognitive, social, and cultural processes which underlie such communication."--BOOK JACKET.

The New Music Therapist s Handbook

• Author : Suzanne B. Hanser
• Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
• Release Date : 2000-03-01
• Genre: Music
• Pages : 280
• ISBN 10 : 9781476867151

(Berklee Guide). This completely updated and revised edition reflects the latest developments in the field of music therapy. Includes an introduction to the profession, guidelines for setting up a practice, new clinical applications, and helpful case studies a must for students and professionals alike.

Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Author : Petra Kern
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release Date : 2012
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 307
• ISBN 10 : 9781849052412

This edited book brings together renowned experts in music therapy and related fields to present current research, practical strategies, and policies useful for everyone interested in music as a tool to aid children on the autism spectrum. Case scenarios, examples and tip sheets further support the application of the knowledge-based content.

The Music Effect

• Author : Daniel J. Schneck
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release Date : 2006
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 274
• ISBN 10 : 9781843107712

This book explains what 'music' is, how it is processed by and affects the body, and how it can be applied in a range of physiological and psychological conditions. Rhythm, melody, timbre, harmony, dynamics, form, and their effects are explored, helping practitioners create effective therapy interventions that complement other treatment systems.

Music Therapy in Turkey

• Author : Burçin Uçaner Çifdalöz
• Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
• Release Date : 2019-01-15
• Genre: Medical
• Pages : 131
• ISBN 10 : 9781527525900

The use of music in therapeutic practice in Turkey and the surrounding geographical regions is not a new phenomenon. Until recently, however, the music therapy profession, as it is known in the modern world, had not been institutionalized as a scientific discipline in Turkey. However in recent years, encouraging developments have started to occur in this regard. In this book, readers will find articles about the perceptions of music therapy in Turkey, the evaluation of the dichotomy of postmodernism and modernism in music therapy, an evaluation of Edward William Elgar’s compositions for patients at Powick Mental Hospital, and music educators’ role and place in music therapy, among others. The book represents essential reading for those interested in the field of music therapy studies in Turkey, and also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary studies.

Music Therapy Handbook

• Author : Barbara L. Wheeler
• Publisher : Guilford Publications
• Release Date : 2015-01-12
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 507
• ISBN 10 : 9781462518227

Rich with case material, this groundbreaking volume provides a comprehensive overview of music therapy, from basic concepts to emerging clinical approaches. Experts review psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and developmental foundations and describe major techniques, including the Nordoff-Robbins model and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. An expansive section on clinical applications examines music therapy with children and adults, as well as its recognized role in medical settings. Topics include autism spectrum disorder, school interventions, brain injury, and trauma. An authoritative resource for music therapists, the book also shows how music can be used by other mental health and medical professionals. The companion website features audio downloads illustrative of the Nordoff-Robbins model.