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Celebrating Pride with Inclusive Music Therapy
2020
Author
Music Heals
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Music Heals

This article describes how music therapy can be an anti-oppressive and affirmative service for LGBTQ+ individuals. It describes the benefits of music therapy in both group and individual settings, and describes an example of how one client benefited from a music therapy program.

The drum circle project: A qualitative study with at-risk youth in a school setting
2010
Author
Shelley Snow, Miranda D'Amico
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Canadian Journal of Music Therapy

This paper describes a qualitative study that explores possible therapeutic benefits from the implementation of a music therapy drumming circle with at-risk youth in an alternative high school. The results could contribute to the development of this model for music therapists by 1) contributing to our understanding of how this process can work; 2) informing our understanding of therapeutic benefits and potential; 3) informing practice within school settings by music therapists.