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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 is therapy for palliative patients and families
2019
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General information
Language
English
Subtitle
English
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Covenant Health Canada

This video presents music therapy sessions at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in the Tertiary Palliative Care Unit led by Sheila Killoran, certified music therapist (Canada).

Music therapists promote well-being
2022
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General information
Language
English
Subtitle
English
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Alberta Health Services

This video features an individual who was paralyzed due to a motor vehicle collision and participated in music therapy sessions in a hospital in Alberta, Canada. The video includes clips of music therapy sessions, testimonials from the patient, and interviews from certified music therapists.

Music Therapy and Addiction Treatment
2021
Type of reference
General information
Author
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Language
English
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American Music Therapy Association, Inc.

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.

Music Therapy at The End of Life (2nd edition)
2024
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Cheryl Dileo & Mariagrazia Baroni (Eds.)
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Jeffrey Books

This book has been designed as a textbook on music therapy for pediatric and adult patients receiving hospice care; it is divided into 4 parts. Part I is designed to provide foundational information on hospice and hospice music therapy. Part 2 includes descriptions of theory, assessment, roles of the therapist, and developmental issues in practice. Part 3 is focused on educational and professional issues. Part 4 is focused on advancing hospice music therapy. 

Music Therapy for Adults with Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
2021
Type of reference
General information
Author
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.

This fact sheet from the American Music Therapy Association provides information about music therapy practices for adults with mental health and substance use challenges. This page provides information on relevant definitions and statistics, the types of mental health settings in which music therapists work, potential outcomes of music therapy, contraindications for music therapy, the clinical process, and effectiveness research.

Music Therapy For Grief and Loss
2017
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General information
Language
English
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Utah Music Therapy

This video features an interview with Utah Music Therapist Heather Fellows, SCMT, MT-BC. She discusses the ways in which music therapy can assist those faced with  grief to learn how to process, cope and walk through the journey of bereavement.

Music Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress in Adults: A Theoretical Review
2017
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Nora Landis-Shack, Adrienne J. Heinz, Marcel O. Bonn-Miller
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Psychomusicology

This article describes current practices on the use of music therapy to support individuals with trauma exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It reviews current studies to determine how music therapy can provide emotional support, regulate emotions, reduce anxiety and isolation, and elevate mood. 

Music therapy helping to work through grief and finding a personal identity
1999
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Henk Smeijsters, José van den Hurk
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Journal of Music Therapy

This article describes a qualitative single-case study of the treatment of a woman having problems with grief and finding a personal identity. The music therapist used several techniques of improvisation to support the client's cautious steps into a new musical and a new personal world.

Music Therapy in Bereavement Care
2019
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General information
Author
Laurel Young
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
CREGÉS - CAU en gérontologie sociale

This video features a presentation by Dr. Laurel Young, PhD, MTA, about music therapy in bereavement care. This presentation provides an overview of music therapy in bereavement care. Dr. Young will review existing literature and share examples from her own clinical work and research. She also makes recommendations for future practice and research. 

Music Therapy in End-of-Life Care Contexts
2024
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Amy Clements-Cortés, Sara Klinck
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Scolarly Community Encyclopedia

This brief entry is a summary of a peer-reviewed article. It explains succinctly what is music therapy in palliative care. 

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Music Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment with Tim Ringgold
2019
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General information
Author
Tim Ringgold
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
WRAMTAS

A music therapist presents the use of Music Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment. He starts by describing life experiences that led him to music therapy. Then, he goes on to discuss the 5 main clinical goals to use when working with this population (which work into the S.O.B.E.R. acronym). Suggested interventions and more are also covered.

Musicoterapia y Alzheimer
2018
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General information
Language
Spanish
Subtitle
Spanish
Source / Publisher
MUSICOTERAPIATV

This video presents a group music therapy session in Spanish for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease. It includes active music therapy experiences that address various therapeutic goals such as physical movement, cognitive abilities, interpersonal skills, and emotional expression.

Learn more about the benefits of music therapy for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Learn more about music therapy in Spanish