Trauma-Informed Music Therapy Theory and Practice

Cover
Endorsements
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Editor Biographies
Author Biographies
Foreword Author Biography
Artist Biography
Acknowledgments
Foreword
	References
Introduction
	Reference
Part I: Theories and Perspectives
1. The Resilience Framework for Trauma-Informed Music Therapy
	Resilience
	Stages of the Resilience Framework
		Stage 1: Establishment of Safety
			Clinical Focus
			Clinical Considerations for Music Therapists
			Questions for Reflection
		Stage 2: Remembrance and Mourning
			Clinical Focus
			Clinical Considerations for Music Therapists
			Questions for Reflection
		Stage 3: Reconnection
			Clinical Focus
			Clinical Considerations for Music Therapists
			Questions for Reflection
	Conclusion
	References
2. Global Trends in Music Therapy for Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
	Humanitarian Response and Culture
	Theory, Frameworks, and Principles
		Trauma-Informed Care
		Psychological First Aid
	Intersection of Psychological First Aid and Trauma-informed Care
	Case Vignette
		The Curepto Project: Método de Intervención Creativa en Crises/Creative Intervention Method in Crises
		Conceptual Model and Theoretical Foundation
		Participant Goals
		Organization and Summary of Services Provided
		Group 1: First and Second Responders
		Group 2: Neighborhood Children with Mothers
	Lessons Learned and Recommendations
	Conclusion
	References
3. Cultural Humility in Music Therapy Practice
	Introduction
		Defining Cultural Humility
	Suggestions for Practice
		Reflective Questioning for the Client-Therapist Relationship
		Clinical Vignettes
			Vignette #1
			Vignette #2
			Vignette #3
		Reflective Questioning for Education and Training
	Conclusion
	References
4. Questioning the Promise of Safety in Trauma-Informed Music Therapy Practice
	Introduction
	A Closer Look at the Concept of Safety
	Deconstructing the Assumption of Benevolence
		Music as Inherently "Good"
			Case Example (Asami)
	Structuring Safety
	Conclusion
	References
Part II: Children and Adolescents
5. I Am Safe and I Am Strong: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and Building Resilience through Trauma-Informed Music Therapy
	Introduction
	Overview
		Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
		Developing Resilience: A Developmental Systems Perspective
		Trauma-Informed Care
		Case Example: Amrit and Jayden
	An Approach to Building Resilience Rooted in Multicultural and Social Justice Praxis: Recommendations for Practice
	Conclusion
	References
6. Changing the Narrative: Exploring How Music Therapy Can Assist Adolescents Dealing with Race-Based Traumatic Stress
	Introduction
		Understanding Adolescents of Color and Identity Formation
		Race-Based Traumatic Stress
		Racism and Youth of Color
		The Power of Therapeutic Songwriting
		Vignette
		Changing the Narrative
			Lived Experience
		Cultural Humility and Self-Expression
	Conclusion
	References
7. Music Therapy with Children in the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster
	Introduction
	Children, Natural Disasters, and Trauma
	Clinical Practice Recommendations
		Music Therapy Goals and Interventions
		Assessment
		Plan of Treatment
			Proposed Music Therapy Goals and Intervention Ideas
		Biophysical Dimension
		Behavioral Dimension
		Cognitive Dimension
		Psycho-Emotional Dimension
		Psycho-Social Dimension
		Spiritual Dimension
			Support for Music Therapists
	Conclusion
	References
8. Trauma-Informed Practice: Clinical Songwriting in Pediatric Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease
	Overview of Kids Rock Cancer
	Clinical Approach and Songwriting
		Possible Trauma-Related Symptoms for Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
		Additional Considerations for SCD
	Foundations of TIP in Therapeutic Songwriting
		Suggested Steps to Trauma-Informed Songwriting
	Sharing Songs and Peer Support
	Cultural Considerations
	Case Study: Jaxon
		Session One
		Session Two
	Case Study: Holly
	Clinical Recommendations
	Conclusion
	References
Part III: Adults
9. Music Therapy for Survivors of Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
	Introduction
	History
	Programs
		Music Therapy Group Case Study
		Therapeutic Songwriting Project
		Music Therapy Individual Case Study
	Recommendations for Practice
		Safety in the Therapeutic Environment
		Music Therapists' Sense of Safety
		Confidentiality
		Healing Happens in Relationships
		Empowerment
	Conclusion
	References
10. Group Work with Adults in Short-Term Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment and Recovery
	Introduction
	Overview
		Safety
		Honoring Personhood
	Clinical Examples
		Example 1
		Example 2
		Example 3
	Recommendations for Practice
	Conclusion
	References
11. Trauma-Informed Music Psychotherapy in Radiation Oncology: Implementation of the Trauma, Resilience, Safety Model
	Trauma-Informed Care and Current Perspectives on Trauma
	The TRS Model, a Research-based Clinical Strategy in Trauma-Informed Care
		Environmental Music Therapy: Hospital Environments, Atmospheres, and Safety
		Theoretical Underpinnings of the Trauma, Resilience, Safety Model
		Case Vignette
	Conclusions, Future Implications, and Recommendations for Practice
	References
12. Finding One's Voice: Working through Developmental Trauma with Vocal Psychotherapy
	Vocal Psychotherapy
		Breath
		Vocal Holding
		Free Associative Singing
	Working through Developmental Trauma
	Clinical Example: Jessica
		Recommendations for Practice
	Conclusion
	References
13. Music Therapy in the Treatment of Complex Trauma in Adult Mental Health
	Fundamentals of Trauma-Informed Music Therapy
		Empowerment, Not Catharsis
		Membership
		Ground Rules
		Trauma Conversations
		Form or Rituals of the Group
		Co-Leadership
		Important Considerations
			Grounding
			Emotional Regulation
			Cultural Connection
			Self-Care
	Model for Trauma-Informed Music Therapy
		Model #1: Working with Symptoms and Topics
		Model #2: Improvisation
		Example
		Other Groups
	Conclusion
	References
14. "I Hear You": The Potency of Play in Music Psychotherapy for Treating Trauma in Musicians
	Introduction
	Overuse and Injury
	Trauma-Informed Music Psychotherapy: Individual Session Formats
	Core Components of Assessing Trauma in Musicians
		"Tour of the Room": A Music Psychotherapy Assessment for Musicians
		The 3 P's: Practice-Play-Performance
		Treating Traumatic Aspects of Performance Anxiety
	Case Example
		Trauma-Informed Music Therapy Interventions
	Recommendations for Practice: Treatment Modalities
	Conclusion
	References
15. Bent Pitch: Trauma, the LGBTQAI+ Community, and Music Psychotherapy
	Arts-Based Exploration of Gender
		Trauma Statistics
		Understanding the "Alphabet Soup"
	Music Therapy Literature and Research
	Factors in Trauma Experiences in the LGBTQAI+ Community: Systemic Supports (and Failures)
	Analytical Music Therapy
	Clinical Example
		James
			I'm Coming Out
	Reflections and Recommendations
	References
16. Mechanisms of Change in Music Therapy When Treating Adults Coping with Trauma
	Introduction
		Relaxation
		Playfulness
		Super-Expressive Emotions
		Sense of Control
		Interpersonal Synchronization
	Conclusion and Recommendations
	References
Conclusion
Index