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A Conversation About… Mental Health and Music Therapy: Exploring a Session
2024
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Mental Health Professionals' Network

This audio podcast presents a conversation about music therapy. Prof. Mark Creamer receives Dr Jennifer Bibb and Dr Jason Kenner to discuss the clinical process of music therapy : referral, assessment, treatment, terminaison. Also, the content of music therapy session is discussed. Examples of music therapy experiences are heard. 

A Conversation About… Mental Health and Music Therapy: Exploring a Session (PDF transcript version)
2024
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Mental Health Professionals' Network

This transcription of a podcast episode presents a conversation about music therapy. Prof. Mark Creamer receives Dr Jennifer Bibb and Dr Jason Kenner to discuss the clinical process of music therapy : referral, assessment, treatment, terminaison. Also, the content of music therapy session is discussed. Examples of music therapy experiences are heard. 

I Am Safe and I Am Strong: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and Building Resilience through Trauma-Informed Music Therapy
2022
Author
Olivia Swedberg Yinger
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Routledge

This book chapter provides an overview of research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), descriptions of key components of resilience in child development and trauma-informed care, and recommendations for music therapists. 
How can music therapy foster resilience in children who have lived though adverse experiences? How can music therapists provide trauma-informed care to their most vulnerable clients?"mmandations pour les musicothérapeutes. 

Intergenerational Jamboree: A step-by-step guide to intergenerational music therapy in senior living
Author
Kate Dupuis, Kathy Lepp, Carrie Perkins, Melissa Jessop, Emma Bender
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Schlegel- UW Research Institute for Aging

This intervention guide is designed for music therapists and recreation and leisure/activity team members who support individuals living in retirement and long-term care (LTC) homes and wish to provide intergenerational music therapy experiences to their residents. The creation of the Jamboree was a collaborative process between the music therapist and the director of recreation at the Village of Riverside Glen LTC home in Guelph, Canada. The team advocates that creating intergenerational opportunities can benefit the health and well-being of both younger and older individuals. 

Intergenerational Music Therapy Jamboree
2024
Language
English
Subtitle
French/English - in language other than audio
Source / Publisher
Schlegel- UW Research Institute for Aging

The Jamboree is an intergenerational music therapy program in which young children, typically between the age of 0-4, and their accompanying adults (e.g., parent, grandparent, guardian) take part in weekly music therapy sessions along with residents living in retirement or LTC. During each session, a certified music therapist leads the group in singing songs, moving to music, using instruments and props (e.g., drums, scarves, bubbles) and gently facilitates interaction between participants. Additional care providers (e.g., recreation team members) observe, support and can participate in the program alongside the residents.

Music Therapy Implications and Considerations for Individuals with Visual Impairments
2020
Author
Amy Clements-Cortez; Hope Pascoe
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Canadian Music Educator

This article provides background information on visual impairments and the impact of these disorders on social connectedness, activities of daily living, mood, quality of life, and child development. Implications and potential for music therapy for visually-impaired children and adults are discussed.

Music Therapy with Families: Therapeutic Approaches and Theoretical Perspectives
2017
Author
Stine Lindahl Jacobsen, Grace Thompson
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This book describes well-defined models of music therapy for working with families in different clinical areas, ranging from families with special needs children or dying family members through to families in psychiatric or paediatric hospital settings. International contributors discuss their specific approaches and share case studies. Particular emphasis is placed on connecting theory and clinical practice and on discussing the challenges and relevance of each model.

Music, Music Therapy and Child Development
2013
Author
Guylaine Vaillancourt
Language
French
Source / Publisher
Éditions CHU Sainte-Justine, collection du CHU Sainte-Justine pour les parents

This book, written by music therapist Guylaine Vaillancourt, is divided in two parts. This book is intended to make parents, educators and care-givers aware of how music and music therapy can benefit children. It also explains how the purposeful use of music by music therapy professionals can restore, maintain or enhance physical and psychological well-being of children. 
 

Music, Therapy and Early Childhood: A Developmental Approach
2008
Author
Elizabeth K. Schwartz
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Barcelona Publishers

A comprehensive guide to music therapy with young children, providing a detailed examination of development from birth to age five, with theoretical perspectives and extensive scales of developmental milestones.
The author categorizes development within five levels. An expansive catalog of musical goals is provided for singing, playing, moving, and musical understanding within each level.

Musique, musicothérapie et développement de l'enfant
2005
Author
Guylaine Vaillancourt
Language
French
Source / Publisher
Éditions CHU Sainte-Justine, collection du CHU Sainte-Justine pour les parents

This book is available in an official English edition by the Publisher.

This book, written by music therapist Guylaine Vaillancourt, is divided in two parts. This book is intended to make parents, educators and care-givers aware of how music and music therapy can benefit children. It also explains how the purposeful use of music by music therapy professionals can restore, maintain or enhance physical and psychological well-being of children.

See the record of the book Music, Music Therapy and Child Development
 


 

New resource helps create intergenerational connections through music therapy
2021
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Schlegel- UW Research Institute for Aging

This article describes the Intergenerational Jamboree music therapy intervention. The benefits for yound children and older adults are outlined, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed. A complete guide is provided for music therapists who wish to implement the Jamboree in their community. 

Opera legend Renee Fleming teams up with Dr. Francis Collins to study how music can improve health
2024
Language
English
Source / Publisher
PBS News Hour

In this news report, giants in their fields of music and science, soprano Renee Fleming and phyician and geneticist Francis Collins, are merging their knowledge to propel advancements in body and mind. Recent discoveries are shared. A recent international gathering of researchers, therapists and artists took stock of what is known and what is yet to be discovered.