Music Therapy: An Introduction to the Profession. Cet article n’est pas disponible.Music Therapy: An Introduction to the Profession

Music Therapy: An Introduction to the Profession is a textbook designed to help future music therapists learn about the many facets of a career in music therapy. The text is organized into two parts, providing a comprehensive overview of music therapy practice. Part one describes features of the profession, including the history of music therapy, educational requirements for professionals, current issues in music therapy practice, music in the brain, and the use of music in music therapy. Part two explores the use of music therapy with different clinical populations encountered in music therapy practice, including information about populations, the music therapy treatment process, and common music therapy interventions. Internationally-renowned authors share decades of work and research experiences, including clinical vignettes that illustrate the work of a music therapist. Additionally, the book has a companion website with a wealth of supplementary material including links, podcasts, documents, and videos. Although written as an introduction to the profession, this book is appropriate for use by music therapy clinicians and other helping professionals interested in learning more about the use of music with clinical populations.