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The purpose of our database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele.  We therefore propose a selection of pertinent references, however not exhaustive, given that each week more research and other information are published around the world. 

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Music Therapy Association of BC (MTABC)
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Music Therapy Association of BC (MTABC)

 The Music Therapy Association of BC (MTABC) is the British Columbia Chapter of CAMT

Music Therapy Association of Ontario (MTAO)
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Music Therapy Association of Ontario (MTAO)

 The Music Therapy Association of Ontario (MTAO) is the Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).

Music Therapy Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS)
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Music Therapy Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS)

 The Music Therapy Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS) is the Saskatchewan chapter of CAMT

Music Therapy in Bereavement Care
2019
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Laurel Young
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English
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English
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CREGÉS - CAU en gérontologie sociale

This video features a presentation by Dr. Laurel Young, PhD, MTA, about music therapy in bereavement care. This presentation provides an overview of music therapy in bereavement care. Dr. Young will review existing literature and share examples from her own clinical work and research. She also makes recommendations for future practice and research. 

Music Therapy at Boston Children's Hospital
2016
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Children's Hospital Boston

 This video shows examples of music therapy sessions and perspectives from music therapists and the Children's Hospital in Boston, MA.

Music therapy could help manage the pain of bereavement
2024
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Lisa Graha-Wisener, Tracey McConnell
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English
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The Conversation

This article explains how music therapy can help people cope with grief in a variety of ways. It can help create connection with a deceased loved one. It can help those grieving to explore spirituality (hope and meaning in life) and deal with challenging emotions. Many people have an intimate connection to the songs that have helped them through bereavement.

Music Therapy in End-of-Life Care Contexts
2024
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Scientific publications
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Amy Clements-Cortés, Sara Klinck
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English
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Scolarly Community Encyclopedia

This brief entry is a summary of a peer-reviewed article. It explains succinctly what is music therapy in palliative care. 

Music Therapy for Adults with Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
2021
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American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
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English
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American Music Therapy Association, Inc.

This fact sheet from the American Music Therapy Association provides information about music therapy practices for adults with mental health and substance use challenges. This page provides information on relevant definitions and statistics, the types of mental health settings in which music therapists work, potential outcomes of music therapy, contraindications for music therapy, the clinical process, and effectiveness research.

Music Therapy for Bereavement
2017
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English
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Lumara Grief & Bereavement Care Society

In this video, an incredible family shares their story of how Music Therapy at Camp Kerry improved their lives after the death of their loved one.

Music Therapy for Children with Oncology & Hematological Conditions and Their Families: Advancing the Standards of Psychosocial Care
2022
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Scientific publications
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David Knott, Caitlin Krater, Jessica MacLean, Kim Robertson, Kristin Stegenga, Sheri L. Robb
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English
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Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing

This research article evaluated how music therapy can help children, teenagers, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders. It determined that music therapy is highly beneficial to have in an interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms and provide psychosocial care. 

Music therapy for end-of-life care: An updated systematic review
2016
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Scientific publications
Author
Tracey McConnell, David Scott, Sam Porter
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English
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Palliative Medicine

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of music therapy versus standard care alone or standard care in combination with other therapies for improving psychological, physiological and social outcomes among adult patients in any palliative care setting. Findings suggest that music therapy may be effective for helping to reduce pain in palliative care patients. 

Music Therapy For Grief and Loss
2017
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English
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Utah Music Therapy

This video features an interview with Utah Music Therapist Heather Fellows, SCMT, MT-BC. She discusses the ways in which music therapy can assist those faced with  grief to learn how to process, cope and walk through the journey of bereavement.