Music Therapy at the End of Life
Author: Joanne Loewy
Publisher:
Published: 2005*
Total Pages: 303
ISBN-13: 9780977027804
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Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapy
Author: Russell E. Hilliard
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy
Author: Jane Edwards
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 1009
ISBN-13: 0198817142
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMusic 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.
Music Therapy in Palliative Care
Author: David Aldridge
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 9781853027390
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWithin the last decade music therapists have developed their work with people who have life-threatening illnesses and with those who are dying. This book presents some of that work from music therapists working in different approaches, in different countries, showing how valuable the inclusion of music therapy in palliative care has already proved to be. It is important for the dying, or those with terminal illness, that approaches are used which integrate the physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of their being. The contributors to this book emphasize the importance of working not only with the patient but with the ward situation, friends and family members. By offering patients the chance to be creative they become something other than patients - they become expressive beings, and there is an intimacy in music therapy that is important for those who are suffering. Many of the contributors write in their own personal voice, providing a particular insight which will be valuable not only to other music therapists seeking to enrich their own ways of working, but to all those involved in caring for the sick and the dying. Contributors describe their work with both children and adults living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases.
Music at the Edge
Author: Colin Lee
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2016-06-03
Total Pages: 206
ISBN-13: 1317397266
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMusic at the Edge invites the reader to experience a complete music therapy journey through the words and music of the client, and the therapist’s reflections. Francis, a musician living with AIDS, challenged Colin Andrew Lee, the music therapist, to help clarify his feelings about living and dying. The relationship that developed between them enabled Francis the opportunity to reconsider the meaning of his life and subsequent physical decline, within a musical context. First published in 1996, Music at the Edge is a unique and compelling music therapy case study. In this new edition of the highly successful book, Colin retains the force of the original text through the lens of contemporary music therapy theory. This edition also includes more detailed narrative responses from the author and his role as a therapist and gay man. Central to the book are the audio examples from the sessions themselves. The improvisations Francis played and his insightful verbal explorations provide an extraordinary glimpse into the therapeutic process when working in palliative and end-of-life care. This illuminating book offers therapists, musicians, related professionals and those working with, or facing, illness and death a unique glimpse into the transcendent powers of music. It is also relevant to anyone interested in the creative account of a pianist’s discovery of life and death through music.
Music Therapy in Children and Young People's Palliative Care
Author: Anna Ludwig
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2019-08-21
Total Pages: 186
ISBN-13: 1784507350
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book brings together music therapists who have worked in the challenging and rewarding world of children's palliative care. Examining techniques from working just with the breath, to technological advances in music therapy such as assistive recording and electronic downloading, it highlights the benefits music therapy can bring when working alongside children and young people. Drawing on the knowledge of expert music therapists, the book provides accessible guidance that practitioners can apply to their own work, including on professional development as part of a multi-disciplinary team, service evaluation, and managing publicity in the hospice setting. It addresses work with different client groups, such as teenagers, and discusses therapy with family members, including siblings. Music therapists and healthcare practitioners will be provided with the tools to reflect on their own professional challenges and deepen their understanding of the important role of music therapy in this sector.
Voices of the Dying and Bereaved
Author: Amy Clements-Cortes
Publisher:
Published: 2016-06-01
Total Pages: 277
ISBN-13: 9781937440923
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis books presents valuable information on the role of music therapy with respect to a number of issues common to end-of-life care and bereavement with a focus on grief and loss. The purpose of the book is to provide information and examples of ways of working in music therapy with the dying and bereaved for students, professional music therapists, as well as those in related healthcare roles and companions on the journey of the dying. The co-authors practice in an eclectic model of music therapy that is humanistic and client -centered at its core. Part one provides a thematic review of literature describing the use of music in end-of-life care, as well as a summary of music therapy techniques commonly implemented in these environments. This is followed by the presentation of 3 case study chapters based on Clements-Cortes' work in palliative care. Each chapter is completed with a link back to the emerging themes in end-of-life care as outlined in chapter one. Part two presents a thematic review of literature describing the use of music in bereavement, and is followed by 3 case study chapters based on Klinck's work in bereavement care, illustrating the narrative experiences of her research study participants. Part two concludes with the presentation of an author developed Music Therapy Bereavement Group Model. Case studies are presented in narrative format, and in this way honor the voices of the dying and bereaved and fully illuminate the therapeutic process in work towards client identified goals.
Songs from a Window
Author: Bob Heath
Publisher:
Published: 2021-05-16
Total Pages: 318
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen music therapist Bob starts working with people at the end of their lives, he realises they all have an important story to tell. But how can they say the unsayable, particularly when they are dying? In his therapy room, people tell their stories, heal emotional wounds and create legacies using words and music. Songs from a Window is a memoir about looking out, and looking in. It's about living and dying, music and therapy, but most of all it's a book about the power of the human spirit, hope and love. Perfect for fans of Oliver Sachs's Musicophilia, Irvin Yalom's Creatures of a Day and Stephen Grosz's The Examined Life.
The Creative Arts in Palliative Care
Author: Nigel Hartley
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2008-05-15
Total Pages: 207
ISBN-13: 1846428025
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUse of the arts in palliative care settings is a powerful and effective way of addressing the practical, psychological, social and spiritual issues faced by service users in end-of-life care. The Creative Arts in Palliative Care uncovers the possibilities for using the creative arts and provides guidance on how to implement arts projects successfully. Part 1 focuses on designing objectives for the creative arts in palliative care - such as self-fulfilment, social participation, diversion from pain and other common symptoms - and managing creative arts services. Part 2 demonstrates the theory and principles in practice, with detailed case studies: each chapter draws on a real-life project, the approaches it employed and the outcomes achieved. This book will be essential reading for healthcare professionals, arts practitioners and all those involved in providing palliative care services.
Music Therapy Handbook
Author: Barbara L. Wheeler
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 2015-01-12
Total Pages: 695
ISBN-13: 1462518222
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRich with case material, this groundbreaking volume provides a comprehensive overview of music therapy, from basic concepts to emerging clinical approaches. Experts review psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and developmental foundations and describe major techniques, including the Nordoff-Robbins model and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. An expansive section on clinical applications examines music therapy with children and adults, as well as its recognized role in medical settings. Topics include autism spectrum disorder, school interventions, brain injury, and trauma. An authoritative resource for music therapists, the book also shows how music can be used by other mental health and medical professionals. The companion website features audio downloads illustrative of the Nordoff-Robbins model.
