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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.  The choice of references aims to offer a variety of types of contents, such as scientific publications and other more general ones, in text, video or audio formats, to help answer questions from a diversity of visitors seeking information about music therapy. 

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Concepts de pédiatrie sociale en communauté et musicothérapie : Une perspective herméneutique
2015
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Sandrine Zuyderhoff
Language
French
Source / Publisher
Université Concordia
Country
Canada

Masters thesis that analyzes concepts of social paediatrics applied to music therapy. Results describe the application of these concepts by music therapists working within this approach. 

Expériences de musicothérapeutes travaillant à court terme avec des groupes d’adolescents en santé mentale
2021
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Erika Guittard
Language
French
Source / Publisher
Canadian Journal of Music Therapy
Country
Canada

A study documenting the practice of three Canadian music therapists who specialize in adolescent mental health. They share their experience, discuss goals within single-session open groups and program structures in brief therapy and the professional skills required for this work.

Music therapists’ perceptions of creating safety in the context of trauma with children and adolescents: A qualitative study
2024
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Hsin-I Cindy Lai, Grace Thompson, Katrina Skewes McFerran
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Nordic Journal of Music Therapy
Country
Australia

This research study interviews experienced music therapists of diverse cultural backgrounds. The results provide recommendations on how to build safety in the therapeutic relationship among children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.