Music Therapy Handbook

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.

Handbook of Neurologic Music Therapy

• Author : Michael Thaut
• Publisher : Oxford University Press
• Release Date : 2016
• Genre: Medical
• Pages : 383
• ISBN 10 : 9780198792611

Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) is a form of music therapy developed for people suffering from cognitive, sensory, or motor dysfunctions - arising from neurological diseases of the nervous system. People who can benefit from this therapy include sufferers from: stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease, cerebral palsy, Alzheimer's disease, autism, and other neurological diseases affecting cognition, movement, and communication (e.g., MS, Muscular Dystrophy, etc). The Handbook of Neurologic Music Therapy is a comprehensive landmark text presenting a new and revolutionary model of music in rehabilitation, therapy and medicine that is scientifically validated and clinically tested. Each of the 20 clinical techniques is described in detail with specific exercises, richly illustrated and with pertinent background information regarding research and clinical diagnoses. The book is a 'must have' for all neurologic music therapists and those who want to become one, clinicians, university faculty, and students alike. Physicians and therapists from other disciplines will find this tome an important guide to provide new insight how music can contribute significantly to brain rehabilitation and how Neurologic Music Therapists can be effective interdisciplinary providers in patient care.

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.

The Handbook of Music Therapy

• Author : Leslie Bunt
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2013-10-23
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 376
• ISBN 10 : 9781317798583

Music therapists work with children and adults of all ages with wide-ranging health-care needs. This handbook traces the history of recent developments in music therapy and the range of current applications and outlines practical requirements for the work and some basic prerequisites for and philosophies of training. The Handbook of Music Therapy covers material encompassing clinical, practical and theoretical perspectives, and is divided into four main sections, including: * the recent evolution of music therapy as a paramedical discipline complementing the more traditional areas of child and adult health care * a clinical section including contributions from music therapy specialists in the fields of autism, adult learning disability, forensic psychiatry, neurology and dementia * a section on resources necessary to practise as a music therapist including musical illustrations and practical examples * a focus on issues pertinent to the life of the professional music therapist including job creation, supervision, further training and research. The Handbook of Music Therapy is illustrated with many case studies and clinical examples throughout, placed within a variety of different theoretical and philosophical perspectives. It will be invaluable to music therapists, other arts therapists and to clinicians such as speech and language therapists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists and social workers.

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.

Art Science of Music Therapy

• Author : Tony Wigram
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2013-10-08
• Genre: Performing Arts
• Pages : 512
• ISBN 10 : 9781134362691

The fascinating and exciting evidence in this book has tremendous appeal. For students of Music Therapy, and others training in medical and paramedical disciplines, it can be considered an essential text for study, and required reading to gain an overview of the field. This book provides a landmark in the literature of Music Therapy. For the scientist, chapters on the biological and medical effects of music give a wealth of research evidence on the value of music in therapy and music in medicine. For readers from paramedical, educational and other clinical fields, there are eighteen chapters detailing music therapy techniques and approaches in psychiatry, pediatrics, learning difficulties, elderly and sensory handicap. Diagnosis and assessment are covered in considerable detail and the general effect of music is reviewed in many of the contributions. For all qualified music therapists and students.

Music Therapy in a Multicultural Context

• Author : Melita Belgrave
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release Date : 2020-09-21
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 304
• ISBN 10 : 9781784508074

Music therapy professionals work with diverse population groups, and this book provides therapists, and those in training, with the tools to integrate understanding of different cultural and social identities into their practice. Topics addressed include heritage, age, location, identity and health beliefs, and how to understand the dynamics of the variety of different cultures which music therapists will encounter in the course of their practice. Each chapter is written by an expert on a topic of personal interest in music therapy, explored through a multicultural lens. The chapters include anecdotes, case studies, and practical activities to try, while encouraging the reader to reflect on their own identity as a music therapist. This book is essential reading for all music therapy professionals wanting to practice in a culturally-informed manner, and respect the needs, contributions and strengths of every client.

Handbook of Music Adolescents and Wellbeing

• Author : Katrina McFerran
• Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
• Release Date : 2019-06-06
• Genre: Uncategoriezed
• Pages : 273
• ISBN 10 : 9780198808992

Many young people rely on music to guide them through the good and bad times of their lives. Whether immersing themselves in music to process emotions or creating music as a means of self-expression, it provides a powerful outlet that can help young people navigate the turbulence of adolescence. Centred around the three key areas of emotion, identity, and connectedness, the Handbook of Music, Adolescents, and Wellbeing provides insights into the relationship between music and young people, exploring questions such as: why do teenagers have such a passionate relationship with music? Why this is even more apparent and important during times of difficulty? How can music be utilised to enhance wellbeing? With 26 authors from around the globe, this book canvasses a wide range of perspectives, from the most scientific to the most practical. Each chapter contains insightful stories from the authors' own experiences working with young people, and brings together the latest theory, research, and practice from the fields of music therapy, music psychology, music education, and music sociology to explore and understand how and why music plays such a big part in young lives. The first section addresses the popular topic of music and emotions, clarifying the ways that young people can learn to use music intentionally to achieve healthy outcomes. The second section looks at identity construction, emphasising agency in the ways that young people choose to express themselves both personally and to others. The third section explores connectedness, with a particular emphasis on uses of technology to connect with others. This book will be of interest to music therapists, youth and social workers, psychologists, counsellors, occupational therapists, teachers, parents, and anyone interested in promoting adolescent wellbeing through music.

Supervision of Music Therapy

• Author : Helen Odell-Miller
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2014-08-21
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 210
• ISBN 10 : 9781317834588

Supervision of Music Therapy discusses the theoretical bases underlying approaches to supervision in music therapy, as well as focusing on the distinctive aspects of music therapy supervision from both clinical and conceptual perspectives. In this book, leading music therapy supervisors and researchers demonstrate how music therapy trainees and practising clinicians can be supported through supervision, allowing them to develop confidence and authenticity in their work. Contributors discuss supervision of clinical work with a variety of patients in a range of settings, from special education to forensic psychiatry, including work in schools, children’s services and a dedicated music therapy centre. A chapter on the academic supervision of music therapists undertaking doctoral research is provided, together with an overview of the history and continuing development of the field. Supervision of Music Therapy contributes to current debates about approaches to supervision in music therapy, and offers the reader fresh perspectives on the subject, making this a book of value to practising therapists, supervisors and students alike.

Practical Music Therapy

• Author : Krishna Sharma
• Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Release Date : 2016-05-21
• Genre: Uncategoriezed
• Pages : 78
• ISBN 10 : 1533361487

This book is one of the easiest books ever written on Indian classical music therapy or Raga therapy. This book contains the management of more than 50 ailments/conditions including- Acidity, Allergy, Anger, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Back pain, Bronchitis, Cancer pain, Cold and catarrh, Concentration improvement, Coma, Constipation, Cough, Depression, Diabetes, Ear problems, Eye problems, Fever, Gall stone, Gastric ulcer, General body pain, Giddiness, Headache, Heart diseases, Heat stroke, Hypertension, Hypotension, Indigestion, Insomnia, Irritability, Itching, Joint pain, Kidney disease, Labour pain, Memory improvement, Migraine, Nausea, Neurosis, Paralysis, Peptic Ulcer, Phlegm, Reflux, Rejuvenation, Respiratory tract infection (upper), Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Skin diseases, Slipped disc, Spasticity, Stomach pain, Stress, Tics, Tonsillitis, Toothache, Tuberculosis, Urinary tract infection and Vomiting.

The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology

• Author : Susan Hallam
• Publisher : Oxford University Press
• Release Date : 2016-01-14
• Genre: Psychology
• Pages : 960
• ISBN 10 : 9780191034459

The 2nd edition of the Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology updates the original landmark text and provides a comprehensive review of the latest developments in this fast growing area of research. Covering both experimental and theoretical perspectives, each of the 11 sections is edited by an internationally recognised authority in the area. The first ten parts present chapters that focus on specific areas of music psychology: the origins and functions of music; music perception, responses to music; music and the brain; musical development; learning musical skills; musical performance; composition and improvisation; the role of music in everyday life; and music therapy. In each part authors critically review the literature, highlight current issues and explore possibilities for the future. The final part examines how, in recent years, the study of music psychology has broadened to include a range of other disciplines. It considers the way that research has developed in relation to technological advances, and points the direction for further development in the field. With contributions from internationally recognised experts across 55 chapters, it is an essential resource for students and researchers in psychology and musicology.

The Oxford Handbook of Community Music

• Author : Brydie-Leigh Bartleet
• Publisher : Oxford University Press
• Release Date : 2018-02-01
• Genre: Music
• Pages : null
• ISBN 10 : 9780190219512

Community music as a field of practice, pedagogy, and research has come of age. The past decade has witnessed an exponential growth in practices, courses, programs, and research in communities and classrooms, and within the organizations dedicated to the subject. The Oxford Handbook of Community Music gives an authoritative and comprehensive review of what has been achieved in the field to date and what might be expected in the future. This Handbook addresses community music through five focused lenses: contexts, transformations, politics, intersections, and education. It not only captures the vibrant, dynamic, and divergent approaches that now characterize the field, but also charts the new and emerging contexts, practices, pedagogies, and research approaches that will define it in the coming decades. The contributors to this Handbook outline community music's common values that center on social justice, human rights, cultural democracy, participation, and hospitality from a range of different cultural contexts and perspectives. As such, The Oxford Handbook of Community Music provides a snapshot of what has become a truly global phenomenon.

Improvising in Styles

• Author : Colin Lee
• Publisher : Barcelona Publishers(NH)
• Release Date : 2011
• Genre: Improvisation (Music)
• Pages : 0
• ISBN 10 : 1891278584

Though improvisation is a therapeutic method that has been known and used in many settings, there are only a few published practical guides on how to learn to clinically improvise. This book aims to redress this gap by providing a comprehensive workbook specifically designed to give music therapists the tools needed to successfully improvise in their work. Each chapter focuses on a different style of music and begins with a discussion of its historical/musicological context and relevance to music therapy. Then follow exercises for solo and duet practice that are built on each relevant aesthetic and musical component of the style. Two accompanying CDs provide examples from the text that serve to demonstrate beginning ideas and how to formulate the exercises presented.

Clinical Guide to Music Therapy in Adult Physical Rehabilitation Settings

• Author : Elizabeth H. Wong
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 2004
• Genre: Adulthood
• Pages : 148
• ISBN 10 : UCLA:L0090172610

Guitar Songbook for Music Therapy

• Author : KATHRYN SCHELDT
• Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
• Release Date : 2010-10-07
• Genre: Music
• Pages : 112
• ISBN 10 : 9781609743543

A collection of tunes representing a diversity of ideas, experiences, and geographic locations, this songbook provides a resource for use in clinical, educational, recreational, and religious settings. Designed to allow even a beginning guitarist to lead singing, the songs are written in standard notation with rhythm chord symbols and diagrams. Lyrics are given for all of the songs, with creative adaptations included with some melodies. Sample guitar accompaniment patterns are given in notation and tablature.