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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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Polio Music Therapy
2010
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Music Therapy Trust Fund
Keywords
Interview
Testimonial
Hospital
Medicine
Polio
Medical care
Neurologic conditions
Children

 An individual who suffered from polio as a child described the impact of music therapy on his recovery over the years.

Video (3:25)
RMTs Change Lives Series - Episode 3 - Thomo's Story
2016
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
Australian Music Therapy Association
Keywords
Testimonial
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Memory skills
Rhythmic entrainment
Instrumental playing
Neurologic music therapy
Neurorehabilitation
Neurologic conditions
Physical disabilities
Adults

Testimonial of a gentleman in Australia who participated in music therapy after experiencing a dirt bike accident. He explains how music therapy helped his neurorehabilitation, such as walking, and memory skills.

Click here to watch an interview explaining this video further.

Watch the video (1:34)
Striking a Chord - Music Therapy at St. Martha's Hospital
2015
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority Page
Keywords
Interview
Music therapy session
Testimonial
Hospital
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Ageing related disorders
Elderly

 Since late 2013, music therapist Tom Curry has provided individual and group based music therapy services at St. Martha's Regional in Antigonish, arranged through the Arts Health Antigonish (AHA!) community collaboration.

Video (5:14)
VA care, music therapy help Chicago Veteran overcome PTSD
2016
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Keywords
Interview
Testimonial
Anxiety
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Veterans
Drum circle
Singing
Mental health
Trauma
Adults

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.

Watch the video (3:49)