Music Therapy And Group Work

Music Therapy and Group Work

• Author : Alison Davies
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release Date : 2002
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 306
• ISBN 10 : 1843100363

Group music therapy has been widely practised for many years, and features substantially in training, yet there has been no publication devoted to the discussion of this area of therapy. This book fills this gap by bringing together the experiences of group music therapy practitioners who work with diverse client groups in various settings.

Group Music Therapy

• Author : Alison Davies
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2014-09-19
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 198
• ISBN 10 : 9781317618553

In Group Music Therapy Alison Davies, Eleanor Richards and Nick Barwick bring together developments in theory and clinical practice in music therapy group work, celebrating the richness of what group analytic thinking and music therapy can offer one another. The book explores the dynamic elements of the processes that take place in both group analytic therapy and group music therapy, exploring both the commonalities and the distinctive characteristics of the two modalities. To music therapists, psychotherapists and other arts therapists Group Music Therapy offers a body of knowledge and enquiry through which to understand the music therapy group process through some of the central proposals of group analysis; to group analysts it offers insight into the possibilities of non-verbal communication through improvised music and, more widely, invites thought in musical terms about the nature of events and exchanges in a therapy group. Links are made with group analytic theory as well as with other associated theoretical traditions, such as attachment theory and theories of early infant development. The book explores the history of group music therapy and the history of group analysis, looking both at core concepts and at more recent developments. Attention is also given to developmental issues, drawing upon theories of infant development and attachment theory and clinical vignettes drawn from music therapy practice with a wide range of patient groups illustrates these ideas. The book concludes with a discussion of the possibilities of co-therapy and other collaborative working and of the value of experiential groups in training. Group Music Therapy will be a key text for clinicians and students seeking to expand their theoretical thinking and enrich their practice, and offers a grounding in group analytic ideas to professionals in other disciplines considering referrals to group work.

Music Therapy Groupwork with Special Needs Children

• Author : Karen D. Goodman
• Publisher : Charles C. Thomas Publisher
• Release Date : 2007
• Genre: Child mental health services
• Pages : 330
• ISBN 10 : PSU:000060781451

Receptive Methods in Music Therapy

• Author : Denise Grocke
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release Date : 2006-12-15
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 288
• ISBN 10 : 1846425859

This practical book describes the specific use of receptive (listening) methods and techniques in music therapy clinical practice and research, including relaxation with music for children and adults, the use of visualisation and imagery, music and collage, song-lyric discussion, vibroacoustic applications, music and movement techniques, and other forms of aesthetic listening to music. The authors explain these receptive methods of intervention using a format that enables practitioners to apply them in practice and make informed choices about music suitable for each of the different techniques. Protocols are described step-by-step, with reference to the necessary environment, conditions, skills and appropriate musical material. Receptive Methods in Music Therapy will prove indispensable to music therapy students, practitioners, educators and researchers.

The Creative Use of Music in Group Therapy

• Author : Tom Plach
• Publisher : Charles C. Thomas Publisher
• Release Date : 1996
• Genre: Adolescent psychotherapy
• Pages : 90
• ISBN 10 : UVA:X004003643

Group Music Therapy

• Author : Alison Davies
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2014-09-19
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 184
• ISBN 10 : 9781317618560

In Group Music Therapy Alison Davies, Eleanor Richards and Nick Barwick bring together developments in theory and clinical practice in music therapy group work, celebrating the richness of what group analytic thinking and music therapy can offer one another. The book explores the dynamic elements of the processes that take place in both group analytic therapy and group music therapy, exploring both the commonalities and the distinctive characteristics of the two modalities. To music therapists, psychotherapists and other arts therapists Group Music Therapy offers a body of knowledge and enquiry through which to understand the music therapy group process through some of the central proposals of group analysis; to group analysts it offers insight into the possibilities of non-verbal communication through improvised music and, more widely, invites thought in musical terms about the nature of events and exchanges in a therapy group. Links are made with group analytic theory as well as with other associated theoretical traditions, such as attachment theory and theories of early infant development. The book explores the history of group music therapy and the history of group analysis, looking both at core concepts and at more recent developments. Attention is also given to developmental issues, drawing upon theories of infant development and attachment theory and clinical vignettes drawn from music therapy practice with a wide range of patient groups illustrates these ideas. The book concludes with a discussion of the possibilities of co-therapy and other collaborative working and of the value of experiential groups in training. Group Music Therapy will be a key text for clinicians and students seeking to expand their theoretical thinking and enrich their practice, and offers a grounding in group analytic ideas to professionals in other disciplines considering referrals to group work.

Involving Senior Citizens in Group Music Therapy

• Author : Joseph Pinson
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release Date : 2013
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 147
• ISBN 10 : 9781849058964

This practical guide to running music therapy groups with senior citizens provides effective strategies that encourage therapists to be creative and engaging, and involve participants fully in the music-making process. The author explains how to choose or create music that is accessible to older people, relating to the group's shared experiences.

Music Therapy Groups with Children

• Author : Amelia Oldfield
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release Date : 2023-02-21
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 240
• ISBN 10 : 9781787759725

This one-stop practical book guides you to run a wide range of music therapy groups with pre-school and primary aged children with additional needs. Gain understanding on how to adapt and improvise to ensure that the group meets the individual child's needs, from simple tweaks - such as selecting easier to use instruments and adjusting table heights - to improvising on a single line instrument while dancing around the room. This book includes specific guidance on how to structure sessions to cater for children with neurodivergent needs, physical and learning disabilities, and those receiving psychiatric support, with tailored sessions for each client group. 60 ideas of group activities, complete with sheet music and helpful illustrations to bring the text to life, make this book your ideal practice companion.

Music Therapy with Children and their Families

• Author : Claire Flower
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release Date : 2008-05-15
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 208
• ISBN 10 : 1846428017

In the past, music therapy work with children typically took place in special schools without the family being present. More recently, music therapy has become a widespread practice, and this book reflects the variety of settings within which music therapists are now working with children together with their families. The contributors are music therapists with experience of working with children and their families in a range of different environments, such as schools, hospices, psychiatric units, child development centres and in the community. They describe their approaches to family work with client groups including children with autism, learning disabled toddlers, adopted children and looked after teenagers. Their experiences demonstrate that involving the family in a child's music therapy can be beneficial for everyone, and that it is possible to address relationship issues within the family as part of the treatment. This book will provide useful insight into the growing area of music therapy with children and their families, and will be valuable for music therapy professionals and students, as well as other medical and teaching professionals who work with families.

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.

Collaboration and Assistance in Music Therapy Practice

• Author : John Strange
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release Date : 2016-12-21
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 344
• ISBN 10 : 9781784502232

Relating the innovative ways in which assistants and collaborators can become an integral part of a course of music therapy, this book explores how the involvement of a diverse range of individuals, such as family members, learning support assistants, caregivers and medical staff, can contribute to successful sessions. Illustrated by clinical examples, the book will help music therapists and students to make the most of opportunities to collaborate with individuals other than the client who may be present during therapy sessions. The book also takes into account the challenges that can arise in music therapy collaboration, and explores the relationships that can develop between music therapists, clients and collaborators.

Music Therapy in Mental Health for Illness Management and Recovery

• Author : Michael J. Silverman
• Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
• Release Date : 2015
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 357
• ISBN 10 : 9780198735366

Many music therapists work in adult mental health settings after qualifying. This book is an essential guide to psychiatric music therapy, providing the necessary breadth and depth to inform readers of the psychotherapeutic research base and show how music therapy can effectively and efficiently function within clinical practice

Voicework in Music Therapy

• Author : Felicity Baker
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release Date : 2011
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 370
• ISBN 10 : 9781849051651

An anthology of voicework techniques. It explores the information the practitioner needs to know in order to bring about successful interventions across a range of client groups. It is suitable for music therapy students or practitioners looking to explore the use of voicework in music therapy.

Music Therapy with Adults with Learning Disabilities

• Author : Tessa Watson
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2007-05-07
• Genre: Medical
• Pages : 177
• ISBN 10 : 9781134181971

Music Therapy with Adults with Learning Disabilities explores how music therapists work in partnership with people with learning disabilities to encourage independence and empowerment and to address a wide variety of everyday issues and difficulties. Comprehensive and wide-ranging, this book describes in detail the role and work of the music therapist with adults with learning disabilities. Many clinical examples are used, including casework with people with autism, asperger’s syndrome, profound and multiple learning disabilities and a dual diagnosis of learning disability and mental health problems. The book also explores issues of team work and collaborative working, considering how music therapists and their colleagues can best work together. The chapters are grouped into four sections; an introduction to current music therapy work and policy in the area, clinical work with individuals, clinical work with groups, and collaborative and team work. Guidelines for good practice are also provided. This is a thought-provoking and topical text for all those involved in work with adults with learning disabilities; it is essential reading for music therapists and fellow professionals, carers, policy makers and students.

Integrated Team Working

• Author : Karen Twyford
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release Date : 2008
• Genre: Medical
• Pages : 242
• ISBN 10 : 9781843105572

The authors explain the development of the music therapist's role within the multidisciplinary team and discuss the prevalence of collaborative partnerships between UK music therapists and other professionals such as occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists and other arts therapists.