`Rachel Darnley-Smith and Helen Patey have managed so well to tell their story of music therapy offering the framework of theory, training and professional practice, and the complimentary value of Analytical Music Therapy and Creative Music Therapy within improvisation. The authors devote a whole chapter to promoting a wider understanding of improvization, describing its value as a form of play, free association, with more or less structure depending on the form of intervention and the client's needs.
This is a good resource for students doing project work on the topic, but too specific for general reading in a course on disability for media technology.
Very interesting case studies which illustrate the benefits of musical creativity and musical participation in health and social care settings
Book was a little more specialised than I first thought, but is a useful addition to our Creative Arts reading List.
I have used this to compliment units on therapeutic activities. Giving clear instructions on the benefits of music therapy to individuals and instructions on how to plan and carry out music therapy with a wide range of individuals, This book can be used in professional practice as a reference to aid therapeutic processes.
This is a really good book for supporting learners on their continuing journey into practitioner status. Good activities and case studies as supporting materials.
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