Analytical music therapy and "the detour through fantasy."

Journal/Book: British Journal of Projective Psychology and Personality Study. 1980; 25: 11-15.

Abstract: Discusses the case history of a 32-yr-old male schizophrenic treated with analytic music therapy. This technique involves the use of words and improvised music by patient and therapist to explore the former's inner life and facilitate growth. At first, the patient talks about anything that seems personally important. From this material the therapist and/or patient choose a title for their musical improvization. Their duet provides a focus for the conscious mind while allowing the free expression of unconscious material through images, memories, and emotions arising in the conscious mind of the patient, or as unconscious emotion passed from patient to therapist in the form of countertransference. Thus, therapy takes place in a continuously open channel of expression. (2 ref) ABSTRACT 2: Discusses the purpose and uses of poetry in terms of philosophy and psychoanalysis. Other issues examined include the therapeutic uses of poetry, poetry as a means of self-expression for both the poet and reader, the relation between poetry and music, and links between the psychology of art, aesthetics, and psychotherapy. (49 ref)

Note: analytical music therapy; exploration of fantasy & unconscious material; 32 yr old male schizophrenic use of poetry; philosophy & self expression & psychoanalysis & relation to music

Keyword(s): Music therapy; psychoanalysis ; case report; schizophrenia ; fantasy defense mechanism

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