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Expériences de musicothérapeutes travaillant à court terme avec des groupes d’adolescents en santé mentale
2021
Author
Erika Guittard
Language
French
Source / Publisher
Canadian Journal of Music Therapy
Keywords
Research Literature & Reference Books
Research paper
Hospital
In the Community
Eating Disorders
Mental Health
Psychiatric conditions
Trauma
Acceptance
Lyric analysis
Grounding
Visual arts
Communication
Emotional expression
Identification of emotions
Improvisation
Embodiment
Trusting rapport
Movement
Emotional regulation
Narrative therapy
Teenagers

This phenomenological study aims to document the practice of music therapy in adolescent mental health, and more specifically the brief therapy sessions carried out with groups of adolescents. Through semi-structured interviews, three Canadian music therapists, working primarily in mental health with adolescents, share their professional experience. Three main themes emerged: (a) the main goals addressed in this type of context, (b) the program structures generally established, and (c) the professional skills required.

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How Does Music Therapy Help with Addiction Treatment?
2023
Author
Addiction Rehab
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Addiction Rehab Toronto
Keywords
General articles/news
Website
Rehabilitation Center
Addiction
Mental Health
Substance Use Disorder
Relaxation
Self-esteem
Cognitive functions
Identification of emotions
Musical games
Meditation
Active music therapy
Musical performance
Stress reduction
Emotional processing
Teenagers
Adults

This article is published by a center that offers services to facilitate the rehabilitation of clients that suffer from substance abuse/dependency, using proven traditional methods in conjunction with a holistic approach. The article presents how music therapy works and how it can help to contribute in the treatment for addiction recovery.

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Music Therapy and Addiction Treatment
2021
Author
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Keywords
General articles/news
Website
Hospital
In the Community
Rehabilitation Center
Addiction
Mental Health
Substance Use Disorder
Lyric analysis
Creative arts
Coping skills
Music listening
Songwriting
Emotional expression
Managing symptoms
Identification of emotions
Meditation
Active music therapy
Relationships
Spirituality
Teenagers
Adults

This fact sheet from the American Music Therapy Association provides information about music therapy practices for substance abuse recovery. This page provides information on potential outcomes of music therapy, contraindications for music therapy, the clinical process, research areas, and a client testimonial.

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