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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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Music Therapy and Addiction Treatment
2021
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Source / Publisher
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Country
United States (USA)
Keywords
Fact sheet
Hospital
In the Community
Rehabilitation Center
Addiction
Substance Use Disorder
Song/lyric analysis
Creative arts
Coping skills
Music listening
Songwriting
Emotional expression
Symptom management
Identification of emotions
Meditation
Active music therapy
Relationships
Spirituality
Mental health
Adults
Teenagers

This fact sheet from the American Music Therapy Association provides information about music therapy practices for substance abuse recovery. This page provides information on potential outcomes of music therapy, contraindications for music therapy, the clinical process, research areas, and a client testimonial.

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Music therapy support groups for cancer patients and caregivers: A mixed-methods approach
2015
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Abbey Lynn Dvorak
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Canadian Journal of Music Therapy
Country
Canada
Keywords
Research article
Cancer
Creative arts
Singing
Relaxation
Song discussion
Music listening
Songwriting
Enhance mood
Instrumental playing
Movement
Pain management
Quality of life
Stress management
Caregiving
Medical care
Mental health

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of music therapy support groups (MTSG) on physical, psychological, and social functioning of cancer patients and caregivers. A mixed-methods approach was used, including an experimental, randomized, controlled trial and qualitative data from participant comments. The experimental group demonstrated statistically significant changes pre- to post-session in (a) pain in three sessions; (b) mood, stress, and anxiety in all six sessions; and (c) quality of life in two sessions.

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Queering Queer Spaces: Journey of a Creative Arts Program for Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Creative Youth
2019
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Spencer Hardy, Juniper Monypenny
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy
Country
United States (USA)
Keywords
Research article
Families
LGBTQ+
Creative arts
Well-being
Community
Songwriting
Self-esteem
Gender diversity
Social justice
Group music therapy
Resilience
Children
Teenagers

Read about a therapy program by an art and music therapist for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-questioning youth, supporting gender identity exploration and learn about the challenges and opportunities encountered during its pilot implementation.

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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)
Keywords
Research article
Veterans
Creative arts
Visual arts
Movement
Online music therapy
Adults

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.

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