A Case Study: Lara

1988 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthi Agrotou
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Main Area ◽  
Affective Experiences ◽  
Therapy Sessions

This paper is an abbreviated version of a longer study concerning the first fourteen music therapy sessions with a ten-year old girl displaying autistic tendencies. The reason for the girl's referral for music therapy — and the main area of work during the sessions — was to help her in her difficulties in initiating, responding and maintaining an interactional activity wherein she could communicate her needs and desires. The paper discusses how the girl's own spontaneous organisation of sound into bursts and pauses — with a longer general cessation marking her time of non-engagement —facilitated the evolution of an interactional musical relationship with the therapist within which she spontaneously communicated her affective experiences.

Relationship Completion in Palliative Care Music Therapy: Clinical Case Example-Part 1

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Amy Clements-Cortes
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Life Review ◽  
Therapy Sessions

 The following case study represents an example of music therapy research in palliative care with a focus on relationship completion. This case of ‘Bill’, presents one of the four participant’s experience in the research study on relationship completion in palliative care. The results of Bill’s case are presented in Part II of this paper.(1) Bill received 30 individual music therapy sessions provided at three levels of practice.(2) The music therapy techniques utilized included: song choice; lyric discussion and analysis; songwriting, singing and playing pre-composed songs; life review; and song dedication. Bill’s wife (a study co-participant) also joined in the music therapy sessions towards the end of the process.

scholarly journals How does a student music therapist, working within a multidisciplinary team, address the physical, communication and cognitive needs of two patients who have experienced a left hemisphere mid-cerebral artery (MCA) stroke? An exploratory case study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Andrea Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Left Hemisphere ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Cerebral Stroke ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Therapy Sessions

<p>This case study describes a student music therapist’s experience in a rehabilitation ward working with two patients who had experienced left hemisphere mid cerebral stroke. Each patient’s individual music therapy sessions were documented during their stay in the rehabilitation unit and for a further two months in the community. A variety of music therapy methods were used which specifically targeted patients’ needs and capabilities. The research focused on methods used to support patients’ physical, communication and cognitive rehabilitation, because these are paramount in patients regaining their independence. The case study involved secondary analysis of data collected over a four month period.  Key findings suggest that music therapy, may have helped these patients with their speech retrieval. Improved gross and fine motor control was demonstrated in one patient using percussion instrument playing and keyboard mastery as the music therapy methods. Breathing exercises enabled phonation in a man who was non-verbal. Other findings suggest that singing familiar songs, listening to self-selected music and moving to music may have aided cognitive recovery in all of these areas. Although the psychosocial areas were not included in the study, both men looked forward to music therapy sessions and demonstrated improved mood when engaged in music therapy. Music therapy seemed to alieviate frustration and anxiety in the rehabilitation setting for one of the men. Further, family involvement in music therapy was positive for both men. This research suggests that music therapy could have contributed positively to the mens’ rehabilitation and further research focussing on the pyschosocial aspects of music therapy in this setting is recommended.</p>

scholarly journals How does a student music therapist, working within a multidisciplinary team, address the physical, communication and cognitive needs of two patients who have experienced a left hemisphere mid-cerebral artery (MCA) stroke? An exploratory case study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Andrea Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Left Hemisphere ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Cerebral Stroke ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Therapy Sessions

<p>This case study describes a student music therapist’s experience in a rehabilitation ward working with two patients who had experienced left hemisphere mid cerebral stroke. Each patient’s individual music therapy sessions were documented during their stay in the rehabilitation unit and for a further two months in the community. A variety of music therapy methods were used which specifically targeted patients’ needs and capabilities. The research focused on methods used to support patients’ physical, communication and cognitive rehabilitation, because these are paramount in patients regaining their independence. The case study involved secondary analysis of data collected over a four month period.  Key findings suggest that music therapy, may have helped these patients with their speech retrieval. Improved gross and fine motor control was demonstrated in one patient using percussion instrument playing and keyboard mastery as the music therapy methods. Breathing exercises enabled phonation in a man who was non-verbal. Other findings suggest that singing familiar songs, listening to self-selected music and moving to music may have aided cognitive recovery in all of these areas. Although the psychosocial areas were not included in the study, both men looked forward to music therapy sessions and demonstrated improved mood when engaged in music therapy. Music therapy seemed to alieviate frustration and anxiety in the rehabilitation setting for one of the men. Further, family involvement in music therapy was positive for both men. This research suggests that music therapy could have contributed positively to the mens’ rehabilitation and further research focussing on the pyschosocial aspects of music therapy in this setting is recommended.</p>

scholarly journals A Struggle Within: The Case Study of Kenneth

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joy L. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Parallel Process ◽  
Medical Patients ◽  
Biopsychosocial Approach ◽  
Therapy Sessions

Music therapy is unique in its ability to address physical issues such as pain along with emotional and spiritual issues faced when living with a chronic illness.  This case study describes in-patient music therapy sessions with Kenneth, a 31-year-old man diagnosed with Burkett’s lymphoma and HIV. A biopsychosocial approach was taken throughout the seven months of recurrent music therapy sessions, focused on pain management, emotional and spiritual healing., and family dynamics.  Phases in the treatment process with Kenneth and his family are described along with personal thoughts and feelings of the therapist.  As working with medical patients is often supportive in nature, boundaries can become fluid.  The inherent parallel process became a powerful tool to facilitate awareness and healing for both client and therapist.

“Don’t Let Me Go”. A Case Study on Music Therapy in Early-Stage Dementia

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Lois Văduva ◽  
Catherine Warner
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Clinical Setting ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Music Therapist ◽  
Safe Environment ◽  
Professional Supervision ◽  
Therapy Sessions ◽  
Keywords Music Therapy

"This case study presents the process of music therapy in a clinical setting, under the professional supervision of Dr. Catherine Warner, a music therapist with over 25 years of experience in this field. The music therapy sessions were conducted with a client displaying early-stage dementia symptoms. Over twelve weeks, with an eight-week hiatus due to the Covid-19 Pandemic lockdown, the client benefited from music therapy sessions which helped her navigate through the challenges of the disease, as well as providing a safe environment to express feelings and emotions. This case study presents the main themes of the work, such as combining poetry with singing, and listening to soothing music. This paper also illustrates the challenges of the sessions, especially in relation to memory loss and anxiety. Lastly, the therapist’s reflections are presented to complete the overview of the work. Keywords: music therapy, dementia, trauma, singing "

Music Therapy Intervention with Autistic Children

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-95
Author(s):  
Zuzana Vlachová
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Qualitative Empirical Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Therapy Intervention

The paper presents a qualitative empirical research project, research design and research methods used in the preparation of a dissertation which deals with music therapy interventions in children with autism. The reason for examining this issue is a considerable lack of research activity in this area, and thus also a lack of relevant results on which clinical practice could rely. The results of future investigations should bring answers to the question of how children with autism receive and experience music therapy intervention and also what the effect of music therapy intervention in the social interaction of children is; research will be directed to a deeper understanding of this influence and its characteristics using the multiple case study design.

Telehealth Music Therapy Services in the United States With Older Adults: A Descriptive Study

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey Wilhelm ◽  
Kyle Wilhelm
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
The United States ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Therapy Services ◽  
Therapy Sessions

Abstract In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many music therapists in the United States turned to telehealth music therapy sessions as a strategy to continue services with older adults. However, the nature and perception of telehealth music therapy services for this age group are unknown. The purpose of this study was to describe music therapy telehealth practices with older adults in the United States including information related to session implementation, strengths and challenges, and adaptations to clinical practice. Of the 110 participants in the United States who responded to the survey (25.2% response rate), 69 reported implementing telehealth music therapy services with older adults and responded to a 32-item survey. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted. Results indicated that while all participants had provided telehealth music therapy for no more than 6 months, their experiences with telehealth varied. Based on participant responses, telehealth session structure, strengths, challenges, and implemented changes are presented. Overall, 48% of music therapists reported that they planned to continue telehealth music therapy with older adults once pandemic restrictions are lifted. Further study on the quality, suitability, and acceptability of telehealth services with older adults is recommended.

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