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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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La Experiencia Musical
2023
Type of reference
General information
Language
Spanish
Subtitle
Spanish
Source / Publisher
Canal Revista Medicina y Cultura DEP
Keywords
Interview
Active music therapy
Clinical practice
Cognitive functions
Communication
Education and training
Humanistic music therapy
Language development
Medical music therapy
Motivation
Quality of life
Receptive music therapy
Reminiscence
Social skills
Songwriting

This video (in Spanish) includes an interview with Daniel Torres who is a music therapist and professor in Mexico. He describes how music stimulates the brain and the implications it has on human development and rehabilitation. He also explains how music therapy incorporates these neurobiological principles and brings therapeutic benefits to individuals of various ages and needs.

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Music Therapy in Palliative Care
2015
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Clare O’Callaghan
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Oxford University Press
Keywords
Reference book
Hospital
Palliative Care Center
Bereavement and grief
Cancer
End of Life
Families
Palliative care
Coping skills
Emotional support
Improvisation
Music therapy evaluation or assessment
Relaxation
Reminiscence
Songwriting
Spirituality
Medical care
Mental health
Adults
Children
Teenagers

This book chapter explains the effects of music therapy in palliative care. It is derived from the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine (5th Ed) published by the Oxford University Press. Note: The link includes the full text of the chapter (i.e., 18 pages plus references).

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Musicothérapie à la maison de soins palliatifs Saint-Raphaël
2021
Type of reference
General information
Language
French
Subtitle
French
Source / Publisher
Saint-Raphaël Palliative Care Home and Day Center
Keywords
Interview with a music therapist
Testimonial
Palliative Care Center
Palliative care
Coping skills
Songwriting
Emotional expression
Quality of life
Reminiscence
Emotional processing
Medical care
Adults

This video features Anna Lacourse, certified music therapist (Quebec) who presents her work with a patient at the Saint-Raphaël Palliative Care Home and Day Center (Montreal). The patient gives a testimonial and describes the benefits he has experienced through music therapy.

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La Presse : Dans ses rêves
2021
Type of reference
General information
Author
Mario Girard
Language
French
Source / Publisher
La Presse
Keywords
News story
Palliative Care Center
End of Life
Palliative care
Coping skills
Songwriting
Emotional expression
Pain management
Quality of life
Reminiscence
Emotional processing
Medical care
Adults

This article from La Press presents the work of Anne Lacourse who is certified music therapist in Canada (MTA), at the Saint Raphaël Palliative Care Home and Day Center. It includes a video (1m 6s) of the music therapist performing a song composed by one of her music therapy patients.

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