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Authors:Cornelia Bent, Donald Wetherick, Catherine Elizabeth Carr Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print. Songwriting is widely used in individual music therapy but less often in groups. This article draws on the authors’ experience of facilitating music therapy groups for adults with severe depression using songwriting. This work was part of the SYNCHRONY study, funded by the National Institute for Health Research, to assess the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial of group music therapy with a songwriting component for patients with long-term depression (1 year or longer) within the community. The authors (all music therapists in the study) describe their experiences and reflections on the group processes and use of songwriting, drawing on semi-structured interviews conducted as part of the study. Themes of the work included pre-composed songs as a more accessible way to talk about difficult experiences, musical improvisation enabling an environment for songwriting, the impact of difficulties in attendance on group cohesion and the songwriting process, building confidence through song development and recording, and considerations around the end process and creating the song album. These are illustrated with clinical vignettes. Some recommendations for practice are also offered. The authors hope to identify the potentials and challenges of a songwriting approach in a community mental health context. Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-09-13T09:54:41Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231194304
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Authors:Monika Overå Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print. The aim of this scoping review is to summarise the existing empirical evidence and produce an overview of the ways in which music therapy in paediatric palliative care is described in the literature, with a specific focus on hospital-at-home. It was performed through searches undertaken in eight databases and completed using the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley. The findings of the scoping review indicate the following: (1) there is no clear definition of music therapy in paediatric palliative care; (2) there is limited research on paediatric palliative care; (3) music therapy in hospital-at-home offers isolated patients and families a feeling of connectedness; (4) both expressive and receptive music therapy approaches are included in the existing studies, emphasising the need to adapt to the patient’s age, abilities, interests and energy levels; and (5) the outcomes of the music therapy discussed in the literature focus on enhancing the quality of life. Overall, music therapy appears to be an asset for the interdisciplinary team working to improve quality of life, but research methods which respond specifically to the voices of the children and adolescents must be developed to improve paediatric palliative care further. Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-09-04T11:08:04Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231196406
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Authors:Michaela de Cruz Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print.
Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-08-14T04:32:34Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231194605
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Authors:Francis Myerscough Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print.
Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-08-08T06:31:40Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231193322
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Authors:Clare Reynolds Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print.
Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-07-31T05:51:56Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231188550
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Authors:Ian Nye Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print.
Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-06-20T07:15:10Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231179191
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Authors:Raymond MacDonald Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print.
Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-05-19T08:35:54Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231173782
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Authors:Julie Sutton Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print. While Cage’s 4’33 opens an audience’s ears to how much we silence sounds, we also miss much of what silences convey. It seems Cage’s piece could be entirely about listening. Silence is where we listen from. In what ways can we consider silence in music therapy work' The article revisits PhD research examining the detailed occurrence and management of silences during free improvised musical duets and silences in everyday conversation. This research made use of both musical microanalysis and conversation analysis, identifying similarities and also important differences between verbal and musical exchanges. These findings are still relevant today and provide a solid base from which to consider music therapy improvisatory silences. Applied music and psychoanalytic theory are included, as a way to view and review music psychotherapy work in the area of silence, with two clinical vignettes illustrating the application of these theoretical threads. It is shown that fundamental to an appreciation of silence in therapeutic work is the acknowledgement of a deep, layered listening presence. Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-04-17T05:22:54Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231165212
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Authors:Daryl Lindo Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print. A recent report by the British Association for Music Therapy, in light of the global Black Lives Matter and anti-racism protests, highlighted the lack of diversity within the UK music therapy profession and MA training courses. Motivated by personal experience while training and observations of being a minority in a largely White cohort, this research examines some of the possible factors that could contribute to this lack of diversity. This article reports on a small research project undertaken as part of my studies for my MA Music Therapy. Three participants were interviewed for the study, each from different ethnic minority groups, and asked questions pertaining to their experiences while studying, in relation to race, accessibility, diversity and culture. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to contextualise their interview responses. The research findings highlighted barriers to accessibility of training such as a biased application process, lack of dialogue about race on training courses or within music therapy and the complexities of race and music therapy. This article provides suggestions of ways in which diversity in music therapy can be improved such as evaluating the curriculum and increasing cultural awareness. Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-03-11T04:52:45Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231154491
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Authors:Alison Barrington Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print.
Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-03-08T05:27:10Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231155687
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Authors:Viggo Krüger, Kathleen M Murphy, Dag Nordanger, Christine Wilhelmsen Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print. In this article, we explore challenges and possibilities as expressed by adolescents who participated in music therapy in an out-of-home setting. Music activities they reported participating in include listening to music, songwriting, playing in a band, and performing. The study is based on qualitative research methodology where we ask the following research question: What do adolescents in a child welfare setting consider as challenges and possibilities when reflecting on their participation in music therapy activities' To answer this question, we interviewed 11 adolescents between the ages of 16 and 23 years. The themes in the empirical sections emerged during the process of analyzing data. We propose 3 themes, each with 3 subthemes. Empirical findings are discussed in relation to relevant theories in child welfare, music therapy, and psychology, and more specifically, trauma-informed care. Practical and scientific implications are highlighted. Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-02-22T05:01:58Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231155267
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Authors:Davina Vencatasamy Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print. In this position paper, I use auto-ethnographic approaches and case studies to explore the findings from the 2020 British Association for Music Therapy Diversity Report which highlighted the disturbing gaps in the diversity of music therapy in the United Kingdom. I focus specifically on racial issues in music therapy and the impact of Brexit as a cultural demarcation landmark in the political landscape of the United Kingdom. Throughout this article, challenging terminology and language are used to explore the systemic nature of prejudice and oppression. In the clinical examples, I attempt to denote when elements of therapeutic intervention framed by a prejudicial, Western lens can result in therapy which can be damaging. This article involves the critical discussion and use of some offensive language, including the explicit spelling of derogatory terms. Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-02-22T04:59:59Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231153558
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Authors:Carine Ries Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print.
Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-02-08T10:31:42Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575231154855
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Authors:Naomi Thompson Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print.
Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2023-01-12T07:17:27Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575221149694
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Authors:Eta L Lauw Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print. The following autoethnographic article discusses a personal experience of therapeutic regression, through free associative singing embedded within vocal psychotherapy training. This regressive experience spurred moments of personal growth through use of unconscious and subconscious processes. A key component within vocal psychotherapy training is learning through self-experience: this article also discusses the impact of the experiential learning and its impact on my clinical practice. Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2022-12-29T06:40:08Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575221145387
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Authors:Simon Procter Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print.
Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2022-11-26T09:10:25Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575221139184
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Authors:Francis Myerscough Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print. This article grew from a consideration of perceived visibility; specifically how this might play a role in experiences of minoritisation. In this article, I reflect on the concepts of (in)visibility and (in)audibility, together with critical theories of bodymind literacy and Barthes’s theory of the grain of the voice to consider what fresh perspectives these might offer to music therapy. Examples are drawn from clinical work and my personal lived experience as a nonbinary, trans, White, disabled person, to demonstrate how these concepts can be applied together in the context of music therapy work. Links are made with contemporary politics and popular culture to situate the implications for music therapy within a broader context, and to acknowledge some of the experiences nonbinary, trans and disabled people might carry to therapy sessions with them. I conclude with reflections questioning who Music Therapists are willing to listen to, suggesting the use of different conceptual lenses to support inclusive practice relating to music therapy process and experience, and noting the potential relevance to discussions around therapist self-disclosure, especially implicit disclosure. Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2022-11-19T08:26:32Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575221137778
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Authors:Tessa Watson Abstract: British Journal of Music Therapy, Ahead of Print.
Citation: British Journal of Music Therapy PubDate: 2022-08-04T10:56:06Z DOI: 10.1177/13594575221116022
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