Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-220) and indexes.
Contents
The characteristics of my music therapy approach in child and family psychiatry -- Music therapy diagnostic assessments in child and family psychiatry -- Music therapy group at the Croft : assisting clinical diagnosis -- Individual short term music therapy in child and family psychiatry -- Music therapy with families at the Croft unit -- Music therapy research -- Research investigation into music therapy diagnostic assessments -- Teaching music therapy -- Music therapy supervision.
Summary
This practical book outlines and explains the rationale for using music therapy in child and family psychiatry. Amelia Oldfield reflects on current research methodology and describes characteristics of her own approach to therapy sessions, including how to start and end the session, how to motivate children and establish a positive musical dialogue with them, and how to include parents in the session. She also uses video analysis techniques to assess and advance the role of the therapist. Individual chapters focus on the results of the author & rsquo;s research investigations with specific group.
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