This book is a significant one for music therapy. Under the banner of “resource-oriented
music therapy”, it brings together aspects of theory, practice and empirical research in a …

The recovery approach in mental health care emphasises the importance of the service user
leading a fulfilling, meaningful life beyond the limitations of illness or symptomatology. This …

When doing a randomised controlled trial, concrete and observable a–priori definitions and
descriptions of therapy procedures are usually considered necessary for study results to be …

This study responds to the current demand for evidence of the effectiveness of music therapy
in adult psychiatric care and rehabilitation. The qualitative, idiographic, and user-based …

Music therapy is recognised as being applicable to a wide range of healthcare and social
contexts. Since the first edition of Music Therapy: An art beyond words, it has extended into …

In this article the clinical and political implications of empowerment philosophy are
elaborated with music therapy practices in mental health services as the point of departure …

This comprehensive introduction to art therapy and music therapy in the UK will dispel many
misconceptions about the nature of research in these disciplines. Edited by Andrea Gilroy …

Shortly before beginning to write this book together, we collaborated on the provision of a
music therapy summer school at Utah State University in the US. The head of the music …

Music therapy is growing internationally to be one of the leading evidence-based
psychosocial allied health professions, meeting needs right across the lifespan. Music …

Many music therapists work in adult mental health settings after qualifying. For many, it will
be a challenging and even daunting prospect. Yet until now, there has been no psychiatric …