Author Description
Can music help people to overcome or cope with mental health problems? Music therapy is a relatively new discipline; although the power of music to alleviate illness and distress has been recognised for centuries, it is only in the twentieth century that systematic research into the reasons for its efficacy has really begun. Leslie Bunt has written this book to explain the purposes and techniques of music therapy as it is practised today to a wide range of mental health professionals, and for all those interested in the use of creative arts in therapy.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the clinical efficacy and practical application of music therapy as a formal discipline for addressing mental health challenges. Leslie Bunt, a recognized authority in the field, synthesizes historical context with modern systematic research to define how musical engagement functions as a therapeutic intervention. The text provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the mechanisms by which sound and creative expression facilitate psychological healing and symptom management.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical overview of music as a tool for alleviating illness and distress
- Systematic research findings regarding the efficacy of music therapy
- Clinical techniques and methodologies currently utilized by practitioners
- Applications of creative arts therapy within professional mental health settings
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners frequently cite this work as a foundational text for those entering the field of creative arts therapy. Readers often note the balance between accessible prose and the clinical rigor required for professional mental health applications.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203359712
ISBN-13:
9780203359716
Psychology
Music therapy
Mental Health
Health and Wellness
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