The State of the Art of Music Therapy

Journal/Book: The Arts in Psychotherapy. 1997; 24: 65-73.

Abstract: A personal overview of developments within the international music therapy scene, focusing on three major, widely known methods or models: Guided Imagery and Music, Creative Music Therapy, Analytical music therapy. Also sound healing practices are discussed critically. It is demonstrated how new appraoches increase services, and how the unification of the two american associations (AMTA) brings strength at the organizational level. Other topics: Education and disseminations (Journals), International outlook and collaborations with other Arts Therapies.

Keyword(s): psychoneuroimmunology. Guided Imagery and Music. Creative Music Therapy. Analytical music therapy

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