Group Analytic Music Therapy

Author : Alison Davies,Eleanor Richards,Nick Barwick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317618560

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Group Music Therapy by Alison Davies,Eleanor Richards,Nick Barwick Pdf

In Group Music Therapy Alison Davies, Eleanor Richards and Nick Barwick bring together developments in theory and clinical practice in music therapy group work, celebrating the richness of what group analytic thinking and music therapy can offer one another. The book explores the dynamic elements of the processes that take place in both group analytic therapy and group music therapy, exploring both the commonalities and the distinctive characteristics of the two modalities. To music therapists, psychotherapists and other arts therapists Group Music Therapy offers a body of knowledge and enquiry through which to understand the music therapy group process through some of the central proposals of group analysis; to group analysts it offers insight into the possibilities of non-verbal communication through improvised music and, more widely, invites thought in musical terms about the nature of events and exchanges in a therapy group. Links are made with group analytic theory as well as with other associated theoretical traditions, such as attachment theory and theories of early infant development. The book explores the history of group music therapy and the history of group analysis, looking both at core concepts and at more recent developments. Attention is also given to developmental issues, drawing upon theories of infant development and attachment theory and clinical vignettes drawn from music therapy practice with a wide range of patient groups illustrates these ideas. The book concludes with a discussion of the possibilities of co-therapy and other collaborative working and of the value of experiential groups in training. Group Music Therapy will be a key text for clinicians and students seeking to expand their theoretical thinking and enrich their practice, and offers a grounding in group analytic ideas to professionals in other disciplines considering referrals to group work.

Author : Heidi Ahonen-Eerikäinen
Publisher : Barcelona Pub
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Music
ISBN : 1891278509

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Group Analytic Music Therapy by Heidi Ahonen-Eerikäinen Pdf

An introduction to GAMT, its philosophical foundations, theory, and method with different levels of group work. The characteristics of musical images are explored.

Author : Johannes Eschen
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2002-04-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1846423341

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Analytical Music Therapy by Johannes Eschen Pdf

This book brings together the professional experiences of eminent analytical music therapists from Europe and the USA. The book examines the origins and theory of AMT (including a contribution on the subject from Mary Priestley), before exploring its uses in various contexts. Chapters cover AMT in counselling and rehabilitation, with adults and children and with nonverbal clients. A concluding section discusses aspects of the training of music therapy students. Written by experienced and highly regarded analytic music therapists, and edited by Johannes Th. Eschen, one of the first ever AMT students, this book will be of interest to practitioners in many branches of music therapy and related disciplines.

Author : Alison Davies,Eleanor Richards
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1843100363

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Music Therapy and Group Work by Alison Davies,Eleanor Richards Pdf

Group music therapy has been widely practised for many years, and features substantially in training, yet there has been no publication devoted to the discussion of this area of therapy. This book fills this gap by bringing together the experiences of group music therapy practitioners who work with diverse client groups in various settings.

Author : Thomas Wosch,Tony Wigram
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 1846426677

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Microanalysis in Music Therapy by Thomas Wosch,Tony Wigram Pdf

In the context of music therapy, microanalysis is the detailed analysis of that short period of time during a music therapy session during which some kind of significant change takes place. These moments are crucial to the therapeutic process, and there is increasing interest amongst music therapists in understanding how they come about and whether there are ways of initiating them. The contributors to this groundbreaking book look at methods of micro process analyses used in a variety of music therapy contexts, both clinical and research-based. They outline their methods, which include using video and audio materials, interviewing, and monitoring the client's heart rate, and also give examples of the practical application of microanalysis from their clinical experience, including work with clients who have psychiatric illness, autism and other conditions. Microanalyses in Music Therapy provides a wealth of important theoretical and practical information for music therapy clinicians, educators and students.

Author : Nick Barwick,Martin Weegmann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317384700

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Group Therapy by Nick Barwick,Martin Weegmann Pdf

Group Therapy: A Group-Analytic Approach is a comprehensive introduction to contemporary group analytic theory and practice - the prevailing form of group therapy in Europe. Highly accessible yet meticulously referenced, theoretically rich, yet clinically vivid, it is an invaluable resource for all interested in group therapy, providing access to the very heart of working therapeutically with(in) groups.

Author : Stella Compton-Dickinson,Laurien Hakvoort
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781784502331

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The Clinician's Guide to Forensic Music Therapy by Stella Compton-Dickinson,Laurien Hakvoort Pdf

The Clinician's Guide to Forensic Music Therapy provides information and advice on how to effectively and safely deliver two context-specific, systematic approaches in forensic music therapy. The two clinically tested treatment manuals have been specifically designed for use by music therapists and other clinicians working in prisons and secure hospital settings. They provide in-depth practical guidance for a variety of contexts and specific attention is given to risk assessment, responsivity to treatment and recovery. The book also includes advice on clinical evaluation, taking the complexities of diagnosis and patient needs into consideration. As the very first of its kind, and written by two leading practitioners of forensic music therapy, this book is essential reading for any music therapist and student of music therapy. It will also be of interest to other clinicians working in correctional or secure psychiatric settings and includes a chapter for them on how to use music effectively.

Author : Mercedes Pavlicevic
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781843100812

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Groups in Music by Mercedes Pavlicevic Pdf

Music therapist Mercedes Pavlicevic develops a broad-based discourse to describe, analyse and guide the practice of group musicking, drawing on her own extensive experience. The text is illustrated with vignettes drawn from a range of formal and informal settings. If you're involved in any kind of group musicking, this book is for you.

Author : Joel Kroeker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780429861628

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Jungian Music Psychotherapy by Joel Kroeker Pdf

Music is everywhere in our lives and all analysts are witness to musical symbols arising from their patient's psyche. However, there is a common resistance to working directly with musical content. Combining a wide range of clinical vignettes with analytic theory, Kroeker takes an in-depth look at the psychoanalytic process through the lens of musical expression and puts forward an approach to working with musical symbols within analysis, which he calls Archetypal Music Psychotherapy (AMP). Kroeker argues that we have lost our connection to the simple, vital immediacy that musical expression offers. By distilling music into its basic archetypal elements, he illustrates how to rediscover our place in this confrontation with deep psyche and highlights the role of the enigmatic, musical psyche for guiding us through our life. Innovative and interdisciplinary, Kroeker’s model for working analytically with musical symbols enables readers to harness the impact of meaningful sound, allowing them to view these experiences through the clarifying lens of depth psychology and the wider work of contemporary psychoanalytic theory. Jungian Music Psychotherapy is a groundbreaking introduction to the ideas of Archetypal Music Psychotherapy that interweaves theory with clinical examples. It is essential reading for Jungian analysts, psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, music therapists, academics and students of Jungian and post-Jungian studies, music studies, consciousness studies, and those interested in the creative arts.

Author : British Society for Music Therapy. Conference
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UCLA:L0098158181

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"No Man is an Island" by British Society for Music Therapy. Conference Pdf

Author : Rachel Darnley-Smith,Helen M Patey
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003-02-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781847876317

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Music Therapy by Rachel Darnley-Smith,Helen M Patey Pdf

`This book is a detailed introduction to music therapy, and should be of particular interest to intending students of the subject and those wishing to pursue a career within the profession. It should be of considerable use to all with a general interest in the subject as well those making a career on music therapy′ - The Organ `I found this a useful book in terms of its clarity and carefully thought out structure. It is a rich source of information and of ideas which are extremely important for the potential music therapy trainee to think about; it also makes valuable reading for more experienced therapists, bringing our minds back to some central questions about the nature of our work.... Whatever stage you may be at in your life as a music therapist, it will refresh your mind and your practice′ - Eleanor Richards, Nordic Journal of Music Therapy From the Foreword: `Rachel Darnley-Smith and Helen M Patey have managed so well to tell their story of music therapy offering the framework of theory, training and professional practice, and the complimentary value of Analytical Music Therapy and Creative Music Therapy within improvization. The authors devote a whole chapter to promoting a wider understanding of improvisation, describing its value as a form of play, free association, with more or less structure depending on the form of intervention and the client′s needs. There is really a valuable resource of meaningful and relevant examples from their own clinical work. These examples clearly validate and illustrate the seminal theoretical concept of the first great pioneer of music therapy in the United Kingdom, Juliette Alvin, who taught us that music is a creation of people, and therefore we can see people in their music′ - Professor Tony Wigram Music Therapy is an introduction to contemporary training and practice. Written in a clear, jargon-free style, the book provides a lively source of information and ideas for all who are new to music therapy. Written by highly experienced practitioners, the book examines improvization, the principal method for music therapy, and points to the underlying assumptions about music, which shape this way of working. Two of the main music therapy approaches - Analytic Music Therapy and Nordoff- Robbins Music Therapy - are also outlined. Drawing on their own experience, the authors examine a range of clinical situations and give examples of working with children and adults with a range of needs, including autism, learning disabilities and mental health problems. They highlight the many issues which arise from day-to-day practice and explore other aspects of professional life, such as personal therapy and supervision. For anyone training or thinking of training to be a music therapist, this book provides an ideal place to start. As a guide to contemporary music therapy, it also has much to offer those already in practice.

Author : John Adlam,Helen Odell-Miller,Stella Compton-Dickinson
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780857005397

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Forensic Music Therapy by John Adlam,Helen Odell-Miller,Stella Compton-Dickinson Pdf

Forensic Music Therapy demonstrates diverse and innovative approaches, which include live, improvised and pre-composed music, from music therapy teams working in secure treatment settings. The book covers clinical development, research, supervision and discussion of institutional and multi-disciplinary team dynamics. It will inform professionals about different ways to manage challenging situations in order to deliver music therapy with adults and adolescents who have committed offences, men and women with personality disorders and mental health problems, as well as men who have killed. The book also describes the development of Cognitive Analytic Music Therapy: the first manualised form of music therapy to be used in the rehabilitation of offenders. Chapters include case studies and service developments informed by theories from an established range of psychological therapies including psychoanalysis, cognitive analytic therapy, musicology and forensic psychotherapy. The significant variations and considerations when working in low, medium and high secure treatment settings are also clarified. This book will give music therapists, forensic and clinical psychotherapists and psychologists, cognitive analytic therapists, psychiatrists, and others working in the field a wider understanding of choices, as well as demonstrating the effectiveness of tailored music therapy programmes for this complex client group.

Author : Jane Edwards
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1009 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780198817147

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The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy by Jane Edwards Pdf

Music therapy is growing internationally to be one of the leading evidence-based psychosocial allied health professions to meet needs across the lifespan.The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy is the most comprehensive text on this topic in its history. It presents exhaustive coverage of the topic from international leaders in the field.

Author : Mary Priestley
Publisher : Barcelona Publishers(NH)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Music
ISBN : 193744015X

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Music Therapy in Action by Mary Priestley Pdf

A re-publication of the second edition of the ground-breaking book by pioneer Mary Priestley. In addition to presenting a practical overview of music therapy with many case examples from her own work, Priestley also lays out the basic premises for the major improvisational model that she developed, Analytical Music Therapy. Included are her innovative, psychoanalytically based techniques for working with conscious and unconscious material through improvisation, and her forward looking experiential method of training music therapists called Intertherap. The historical significance of this book is clearly seen today in the worldwide recognition of Mary Priestley's work in the field of music therapy.

Author : Michael J. Silverman
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780198735366

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Music Therapy in Mental Health for Illness Management and Recovery by Michael J. Silverman Pdf

Many music therapists work in adult mental health settings after qualifying. This book is an essential guide to psychiatric music therapy, providing the necessary breadth and depth to inform readers of the psychotherapeutic research base and show how music therapy can effectively and efficiently function within clinical practice