Music Therapy Practice and Theory
Creative Therapies
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Music with Babies and Young Children Activities to Encourage Bonding, Communication and Wellbeing Jeffrey Friedberg Illustrated by Chlöe Applin
From day one in a child’s life, music is one of the most important things that can be used to help them grow and learn. Musical stimulation helps lay the foundations for a lifetime of skills, and this straightforward guide gives detailed advice on how to use music to help children from 0–5 years with common developmental challenges such as attachment and bonding, bedtime, tantrums and daily living skills, social skills, motor skills and school readiness. Jan 2020 | £14.99 | pb | ISBN-9781785927645
Music Therapy in Adoption and Trauma Therapy That Makes a Difference After Placement Joy Gravestock Addressing topics such as contemporary adoption processes, potential resulting trauma, attachment and adoption breakdown, the book looks at why music therapy specifically can help. Throughout, it centres the value of lived experience in increasing understanding of trauma and effective support. Following a decade of dramatic change within the adoption practice, this book is an invaluable resource for those looking to support individuals and families impacted by adoption. May 2021 | £25.00 | pb | ISBN-9781785925238
Music Psychotherapy and Anxiety Social, Community and Clinical Contexts Rebecca Zarate Closing a critical gap in clinical and health knowledge, this book addresses understanding and treating anxiety present in clients, through music therapy. Anxiety can be a debilitating illness that impacts an individual on multiple levels. Through examination on both a societal and individual level, its treatment in the music therapy room is contextualised. Case studies with children, adults and a right’s women chorus demonstrates the symptoms and treatment music therapists can offer, with a focus on clinical improvisation. As the very first of its kind, this book provides essential insight for any music therapist or student of music therapy working with clients who experience anxiety and related disorders. Jun 2022 | £27.99 | pb | ISBN-9781787755970
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