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Mar 5, 2019 · Therapeutic songwriting is a music therapy technique, which can reduce mental distress and improve social engagement in a range of clinical populations; yet it is also an accessible art form, possibly an ideal vehicle for supporting students in distress.
- Kate A. Gee, Vanessa Hawes, Nicholas Alexander Cox
- 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00423
- 2019
- Front Psychol. 2019; 10: 423.
Feb 29, 2016 · Therapeutic songwriting can be used across the lifespan, says Professor Baker. In clinical practice it is used with children and adolescents with special needs; children in hospital (including those being treated for cancer); refugees who have been traumatised prior to their arrival in Australia; and children, adolescents and adults who are in ...
For example, Travis and colleagues provided activities such as therapeutic beat making, lyric analysis, and group expressive activities (e.g., songwriting) to reduce depression and anxiety and promote positive youth development.
Songwriting can play a central role in a variety of music therapy processes. Although numerous music therapists utilize a wide range of songwriting techniques in their work, relatively little has been written on the subject especially as compared to other common clinical practices such as improvisation.
Therapeutic Songwriting provides a comprehensive examination of contemporary methods and models of songwriting as used for therapeutic purposes. It describes the environmental, sociocultural, individual, and group factors shaping practice, and how songwriting is understood and practiced within different psychological and wellbeing orientations.
Mar 30, 2009 · A growing body of literature on therapeutic songwriting with diverse clinical populations indicates that clinicians employ a wide range of approaches. The purpose of this research was to establish trends in the clinical practice of songwriting as implemented across a range of clinical populations.
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Nov 6, 2023 · Music and songwriting offer a dynamic, engaging way to navigate mental health challenges, promoting self-awareness and coping strategies. Community engagement through music also presents practical benefits, fostering a supportive environment that enhances the therapeutic process - even when it comes to social media.
