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The purpose of our database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele.  We therefore propose a selection of pertinent* references, however not exhaustive, given that each week more research and other information are published around the world. 

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University of Toronto - Masters in Applied Music and Health
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Source / Publisher
University of Toronto
Country
Canada

The University of Toronto's Faculty of Music offers the Masters program in Applied Music and Health, approved by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. 

To read the description of the MMus program in Applied Music and Health, choose "Music and Health - Applied" and "MMus in Applied Music and Health" from the drop down menus at the top of the page. 

University of Toronto - PhD in Music and Health Sciences
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English
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University of Toronto
Country
Canada

Read about the University of Toronto's PhD program in Music and Health Sciences. 

Using distance technology to deliver the creative arts therapies to veterans: Case studies in art, dance/movement and music therapy
2021
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Heather Spooner, Jenny Baxley Lee, Diane G Langston, et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
The Arts in Psychotherapy
Country
United States (USA)

Read about the feasibility of online sessions within the creative art therapies through three case studies of veterans who received either art therapy, dance/movement therapy or music therapy . Sessions were held via in-home, synchronous clinical video telehealth.

VA care, music therapy help Chicago Veteran overcome PTSD
2016
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General information
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English
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English
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U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Country
United States (USA)

Air Force veteran Christopher Smith shares how music therapy helped him deal with the anxiety of almost losing his eyesight. Through drumming and singing, he found a way of coping with PTSD.

We'll Hug Again: Sung by veterans and a music therapist
2020
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General information
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
Sunnybrook Hospital
Country
Canada

Watch Trish MacAulay, a certified music therapist, lead a group music therapy session for veterans. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the group aimed to enhance social interaction and improve wellbeing.

Click here to learn more about how music therapy can improve veterans's quality of life.

Wilfrid Laurier University - Music therapy education & programs
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General information
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English
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Country
Canada

Read about Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master (MMT) degree programs in music therapy

Wilfrid Laurier University - PhD in Music
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General information
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English
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Wilfrid University - PhD in Music
Country
Canada

Read about Wilfrid Laurier University PhD program in music (music therapy option).