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Musico-relational competencies: Examining the convergence of musical and relational competencies in improvisational group music therapy for people with borderline personality disorder
2020
Author
Jason Kenner
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
Keywords
Research & reference books
Thesis or Dissertation
Mental Health
Psychiatric conditions
Relational competencies
Improvisation
Group interaction
Group music therapy
Adults

This thesis details a qualitative study on music therapy process resulting in the new concept of musico-relational competence. The project began with an exploration of music processes in the context of outpatient adult psychiatry. An ethnographic and ethnomusicological approach to the analysis of the video data (including music analysis) is used, focusing on the meaning making process of participants in the study.

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Perspectives on musical competence for people with borderline personality disorder in group music therapy
2020
Author
Jason Kenner, Felicity Baker, Sally Treloyn
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Nordic Journal of Music Therapy
Keywords
Music therapy journals
Article
Mental Health
Psychiatric conditions
Insight
Relational competencies
Improvisation
Group interaction
Group music therapy
Adults

This paper explores perspectives on musical competence for seven people with borderline personality disorder participating in an 8-week music therapy program using group improvisation. Participants’ perceived changes in musical competence appear to have facilitated relational insights and learning from which they derived therapeutic benefits. As participants’ musical competencies expanded, emotionality decreased, and a healthier self-concept emerged.

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