Music Therapy in Adoption and Trauma: Therapy that Makes a Difference After Placement

Gravestock, Joy

Abstract

Music therapy is a valuable method of support and treatment for those dealing with trauma within the adoption community. Music Therapy in Adoption and Trauma offers a timely and much-needed perspective for music and creative arts therapists, as well as families themselves.

Addressing topics such as contemporary adoption processes, potential resulting trauma, attachment and adoption breakdown, the book looks at why music therapy specifically can help. Throughout, it centres the value of lived experience in increasing understanding of trauma and effective support.

Following a decade of dramatic change within the adoption practice, this book is an invaluable resource for those looking to support individuals and families impacted by adoption.

Citation

Gravestock, J. (2021). Music Therapy in Adoption and Trauma: Therapy that Makes a Difference After Placement. UK: Jessica Kingsley

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Acceptance Date: Jan 1, 2018
• Publication Date: May 21, 2021
• Deposit Date: Mar 15, 2023
• Edition: 1st
• ISBN: 9781785925238
• Keywords: Adoption Music Therapy Psychoanalysis Trauma Attachment Attunement Relational
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10485873
• Publisher URL: https://uk.jkp.com/products/music-therapy-in-adoption-and-trauma
• Additional Information: "The only single authored text on this relatively new area of music therapy. The text is described as essential reading for any music therapist (or indeed creative arts therapist) working within the field of adoption. The author has lived experience of adoption which is highly valued by the adoption community. She draws on extensive case study descriptions to illustrate an approach drawing on psychoanalytic thinking, attachment and attunement theories, relational psychoanalysis and music therapy, trauma, and adoption."