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The purpose of our resources database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele, and to help answer questions from a diversity of visitors seeking information about music therapy. 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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Programa de innovación psicomotriz y emocional a través de la musicoterapia dirigido a personas adultas con deficiencia visual y ceguera
2021
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Isabel Álvarez López
Language
Spanish
Source / Publisher
Revista de Investigación en Musicoterapia
Country
Spain

Read about a group music therapy program in Spain for adults with visual disabilities and blindness, targeting psychomotor and socio-emotional domains.

Rap and Recovery music therapy program
2019
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Global News
Country
Canada

Music therapist Kevin Kirkland explains how he uses rapping to help persons with mental health and substance use issues to process their experiences and express themselves. 

Scaffolding Young People’s Journey from Mental Health Services into Everyday Social Music Making: A Pilot Music Therapy Project
2019
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Cherry Hense
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy
Country
Australia

This study explores how a music therapy group was able to support young people's transition from mental health services into everyday community engagement. Results showed that the group provided a safe space to support the processes of coming together and constructing social identity. 

The use of group drumming-based music therapy with male adolescents in a school violence prevention program in Korea: A pilot study
2022
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Eun Sil Suh
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Psychology of Music
Country
South Korea

This study investigated the impact of a drumming experience on student's agressivity in adolescent males as part of a program addressing school violence. Results found a positive impact of drumming on reducing anger as well as an increase in areas such as self-esteem, cooperation, empathy, active listening and emotional expression.

Using Music Technology with Children and Adolescents with Visual Impairment and Additional Disabilities
2013
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Lisa Martino, Michael Bertolamy
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country
United States (USA)

This chapter in the book, Music Technology in Therapeutic and Health Settings describes the use of music technology as part of music therapy sessions at the Perkins School for the Blind. Diverse music therapy technology tools and their clinical use are described: voice output communication aids and switches, soundbeam device,  and music production softwares.