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This chapter presents eleven models and approaches in music therapy practice. The inclusion criteria is that each forms the basis, or is part, of an existing training, and at least one monograph exists.
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Jul 15, 2020 · To accomplish specified goals in a music therapy session, music therapists will prepare interventions within one of four broad intervention categories, which include receptive, re-creation, improvisation, and composition/songwriting.
Mar 4, 2015 · Five of these areas are elaborated in the Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy; music therapy contexts and populations across the lifespan, music therapy models and approaches, music therapy methods, music therapy research, and music therapy training and professional issues.
Frequently used approaches include the Nordoff-Robbins model of Creative Music Therapy, Alvin's model of free improvisation, Priestley's model of analytical music therapy, the Bonny model of Guided Imagery and Music, behavioral music therapy, and Austin's vocal psychotherapy.
A typology of music-based interventions emerged, which is characterized by combinations of three broad categories: 1) Somatosensory, 2) Social-Emotional, and 3) Cognitive-Reflective. Most interventions are Socio-Cognitive and Holistically Integrated (combines all three) followed by Socio-Somatic.
Music therapy is a therapeutic practice that uses music and musical activities to address psychological, emotional, and physical needs. This approach leverages the inherent qualities of music—such as rhythm, melody, and harmony —to support mental health, promote emotional expression, and foster personal growth.
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Music therapy is the intentional use of music and musical experiences by a professional music therapist to enrich human life; alleviate human suffering; enhance physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning; and promote processes of normal development and self-actualization.
