Mercedes Pavlicevic Livres

Powerful encounters between music therapists and diverse clients highlight the transformative nature of music therapy. Through their interactions, clients like a terminally ill child, a battered girl, and individuals facing life crises explore their creativity and confront suffering. The therapists themselves experience profound changes, showcasing the emotional depth of their work. This book serves as an inspiring introduction to music therapy, blending practical insights with a theoretical foundation that connects music to personal experiences and relationships.

Exploring the role of music therapy in fostering social change, this book features contributions from global music therapists in various settings. The authors share innovative insights and practical examples that highlight how music therapy can influence identity and promote transformation within communities.

Focusing on the intersection of music and developmental psychology, this book advocates for music therapists to uphold the integrity of the musical process in their practice. It offers insights drawn from contemporary literature on music therapy, psychotherapy, and music theory, empowering therapists to engage with these concepts confidently. The aim is to enhance their practice without compromising the essential musical elements that are vital to effective therapy.

Focusing on ethical considerations in research, this guide offers practical advice for practitioners planning research projects. It combines legislative insights with the procedures of research ethics committees, enriched by real-life experiences. The aim is to inspire practitioners to develop a strong ethical awareness as researchers, evaluators, and participants in the research process.

Evaluation has become a crucial tool in the development of arts therapy professions. This guide provides foundational frameworks for designing and implementing bespoke evaluation protocols, based on the authors' substantial experience of designing and realising evaluation projects, and running training workshops for arts and health practitioners.