Music Therapy as a Tool for Change

Abstract: My project took place at the psychiatric day hospital in Bedford. The day hospital offers counselling on a one to one basis, psychotherapy groups, discussion and experiential groups, drama therapy and relaxation, as well as the benefits of an overall therapeutic and understanding environment. The project was like a sandwich in structure: the first 'slice' consisted of: discussion with staff, explanation of project to paitents, individual interviews with group members and completion of 'before' grid. The filling was the four music therapy group sessions, held weekly, each one lasting an hour. The final 'slice' was final interviews with group members and completion of 'after' grids and discussion with the team. Five perople were able to commit themselves to attending the sessions. The results are shown and interpretated, with discussion on research and conclusions. This paper can be purchased from the BSMT, Price ú8.00, together with others presented on the same day.

Keyword(s): Personal-construct-psychology, psychiatry, group, questionnaires, grid, computer-analysis.

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