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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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Post-Meal Resource-Oriented Music Therapy Groups in a Specialist Day Program for Adolescents with Eating Disorders
2023
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
K. A. Aitchison & T. Withington
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Australian Journal of Music Therapy, Vol 34
Keywords
Research article
Eating Disorders
Resource-oriented
Therapeutic alliance
Mental health
Teenagers

A music therapy group program was provided in a day program for adolescents with eating disorders. They came to group sessions once per week after lunch for one school term. Group members helped choose the content for the sessions which mainly involved music-based games. Working with young people to design session content may help build a positive relationship and music games may be useful for reducing distress.

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A Theoretical Model of Resource-Oriented Music Therapy with Informal Hospice Caregivers during Pre-Bereavement
2016
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Noah Potvin, Claire Ghetti
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Journal of Music Therapy
Keywords
Research article
Palliative Care Center
Bereavement and grief
Palliative care
Relationships
Resilience
Resource-oriented
Caregiving
Adults
Elderly

This study was an exploratory inquiry into the role of music therapy with pre-bereaved informal hospice caregivers. Engagement with resource-oriented music therapy mediates the risk of increased care burden and results in resilience fostering purposefulness and value in caregiving. Resource-oriented music therapy provides a unique clinical avenue for supporting caregivers through pre-bereavement, and was acknowledged by caregivers as a unique and integral hospice service. 

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