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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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Celebrating Pride with Inclusive Music Therapy
2020
Type of reference
General information
Author
Music Heals
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Music Heals
Country
Canada
Keywords
General article
Academic setting
In the Community
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ+
Cohesion
Community
Confidence
Engagement
Enhance mood
Gender diversity
Homosexuality
Social justice
Motivation
Group music therapy
Individual music therapy
Sexual orientation
Peer support
Mental health

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.

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Child-Centred Music Therapy: Integrating Best Interest of the child into Theory, Research, and Practice
2025
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Viggo Krüger, Kathleen M. Murphy
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland
Country
United States (USA)
Norway
Keywords
Reference book
Social justice
Music therapy advocacy
Children
Teenagers

This book utilizes The United Nations Conventions on the Rights of Children (UNCRC) as a tool to critically explore what implications the convention has for the profession of music therapy, and more specifically, music therapy for children and adolescents.

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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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