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Music Therapy in Health and Education
Edited by Margaret Heal and Tony Wigram
The twenty-two chapters of this international book reflect the breadth and scope of music therapy practice in the world today. Divided into two areas - clinical practice and research - sections have been ordered according to the chronological ages of the subjects, the dominant presenting problem of the client group, or the approach employed. Learn More1993, 304pp -
Music and People with Developmental Disabilities
Music Therapy, Remedial Music Making and Musical Activities
F W Schalkwijk
The author describes how music therapists work at child day care centres, adult day care centres and in other institutions. The first chapters cover the history and theory of working with music with people with developmental disabilities. The main body of the book covers discussion of the various methods, including individual and group work. Learn More1994, 160pp -
Music for Life
Aspects of Creative Music Therapy with Adult Clients
Gary Ansdell
Music for Life is the first survey in book form of Creative Music Therapy with adult clients. Central to the book is the idea that music therapy derives its uniqueness from music's base as a non-verbal art form. The accompanying CD allows the reader the opportunity to listen to excerpts from case studies described in the book. Learn More1995, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.10in / 233mm x 155mm, 240pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-1-85302-299-9 -
Grief and Powerlessness
Helping People Regain Control of their Lives
Ruth Bright
In this practical book on why and how people grieve, the author addresses the experience of bereavement and loss in a wide range of contexts, including: death and dying; ageing; disability; illness and AIDS; and cultural loss. It presents ideas for practical solutions and discusses strategies to help clients regain control of their lives. Learn More1996, 160pp -
Music Therapy Research and Practice in Medicine
From Out of the Silence
David Aldridge
In this interdisciplinary and wide-ranging volume, David Aldridge explores the power of music as a healing treatment for a broad spectrum of physical and mental conditions. Interweaving theory and practice, Aldridge demonstrates the many ways in which a culture of research may be developed in a practice setting to the benefit of all. Learn More1996, 336pp -
Music Therapy in Context
Music, Meaning and Relationship
Mercédès Pavlicevic
By drawing extensively from current literature on music and developmental psychology, music therapy, psychotherapy and music theory, this book encourages music therapists not to compromise the musical process at the heart of their practice, but to use these with authority - the authority that this book seeks to provide. Learn More1997, 224pp -
Therapeutic Voicework
Principles and Practice for the Use of Singing as a Therapy
Paul Newham
Based on Paul Newham's experience as a voice and movement therapist and on his work running the only professional training course in the psychotherapeutic use of singing currently accredited by the RSA, this book explores both the theory and practice behind the use of voice and singing in expressive arts therapy. Learn More1997, 592pp -
Music Therapy in Palliative Care
New Voices
Edited by David Aldridge
In 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 therapists working in different countries with different approaches, showing how valuable the inclusion of music therapy in palliative care has already proved to be. Learn More1998, 176pp -
Using Voice and Movement in Therapy
The Practical Application of Voice Movement Therapy
Paul Newham
Using Voice and Movement in Therapy is a practical and imaginative guide to the way in which physical movement and the expressive use of the voice can facilitate therapy. Paul Newham examines how massage, manipulation and dance, combined with vocal expression, can alleviate certain emotional, psychosomatic and psychological symptoms. Learn More1999, 200pp -
Clinical Applications of Music Therapy in Developmental Disability, Paediatrics and Neurology
Edited by Tony Wigram and Jos De Backer
Reflecting on and developing the applications of music therapy, this collection will help establish effective therapy methods in which the creative use of music is employed by skilled and clinically experienced music therapists in a client-oriented interactive process. Learn More1999, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.18in / 233mm x 157mm, 286pp, £22.50ISBN: 978-1-85302-734-5
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