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Displacement and belonging: A social dreaming matrix (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Berman, H., & Warner, C. (2022, June). Displacement and belonging: A social dreaming matrix. Presented at 12th European Conference Music Therapy Conference, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Displacement and belonging: a social dreaming matrix Social dreaming is a ‘practice of sharing and working with dreams in a social space’ (Lawrence 2005). It provides opportunities for uncovering hidden emotions and thoughts among the participants,... Read More about Displacement and belonging: A social dreaming matrix.

Musical Mastery: Equality in access to music therapy training (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Warner, C., & Watson, T. (2022, June). Musical Mastery: Equality in access to music therapy training. Presented at 12th European Conference of Music Therapy, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

This hybrid workshop will draw together trainers, graduates, students and placement educators to hear their different perspectives and to explore access to music therapy. training. In particular, how do trainers engage with the concenpt of 'musical... Read More about Musical Mastery: Equality in access to music therapy training.

The use of “art” as a resource in recovery from the impact of sexual abuse in childhood: A qualitative systematic review (2022)
Journal Article
Rouse, A., Jenkinson, E., & Warner, C. (2023). The use of “art” as a resource in recovery from the impact of sexual abuse in childhood: A qualitative systematic review. Arts and Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice, 15(1), 86-109. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2022.2034900

Background: A qualitative systematic review was undertaken to identify the therapeutic impact of arts-based activities as experienced by adults sexually abused in childhood. Methods: Sixteen studies, identified through a systematic search protocol, w... Read More about The use of “art” as a resource in recovery from the impact of sexual abuse in childhood: A qualitative systematic review.

"Surprisingly helpful": An exploration of trainee and registered music therapists' perspectives on the current role of personal therapy in music therapy training in the United Kingdom (2021)
Journal Article
Brand, M., Clarke, V., & Warner, C. (2023). "Surprisingly helpful": An exploration of trainee and registered music therapists' perspectives on the current role of personal therapy in music therapy training in the United Kingdom. Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy, 15(2), 219-240

Music therapy training programmes in the United Kingdom are accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The HCPC requires registered music therapists to have experience and understanding of the value of therapy for developing insigh... Read More about "Surprisingly helpful": An exploration of trainee and registered music therapists' perspectives on the current role of personal therapy in music therapy training in the United Kingdom.

Learning how to learn: The role of music and other expressive arts in responding to Early Leaving from Education and Training (ELET) in the STALWARTS project (2020)
Journal Article
Krüger, V., Macedo, E., Rita Addessi, A., Rüütel, E., Warner, C., Carvalho, A., & Bunt, L. (2020). Learning how to learn: The role of music and other expressive arts in responding to Early Leaving from Education and Training (ELET) in the STALWARTS project. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 20(3), https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v20i3.3084

This project report describes policy, practice and theory related to a cross-sectoral international project funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme. STALWARTS – Sustaining Teachers and Learners with the Arts: Relational Health in European... Read More about Learning how to learn: The role of music and other expressive arts in responding to Early Leaving from Education and Training (ELET) in the STALWARTS project.

'It's just a different dimension': Music therapists' experiences of hearing loss (2020)
Journal Article
Cole, S., & Warner, C. (2020). 'It's just a different dimension': Music therapists' experiences of hearing loss. Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy, 14(2),

This study explores the lived experiences of qualified music therapists who identify as having hearing loss. The risk of hearing loss for professional musicians is widely acknowledged in literature, with one study demonstrating an increased risk of h... Read More about 'It's just a different dimension': Music therapists' experiences of hearing loss.

A neuroscience-informed approach equipping educators to support young learners affected by trauma through music in the classroom (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Zook, N., Warner, C., & Bunt, L. (2020, May). A neuroscience-informed approach equipping educators to support young learners affected by trauma through music in the classroom. Poster presented at Brain Cognition, Emotion, Music (BCEM), University of Kent (Online)

An interdisciplinary approach (music therapy, neuroscience) was adopted for the development of postgraduate continuing education modules for educators (teachers of any subjects or SENCOs) working with young people with adverse life events. The goals... Read More about A neuroscience-informed approach equipping educators to support young learners affected by trauma through music in the classroom.

Journeys towards learning in a new key: Researching the challenge of introducing deep cultural and psychological resources in classrooms (2017)
Journal Article
Warner, C., & Tarr, J. (2017). Journeys towards learning in a new key: Researching the challenge of introducing deep cultural and psychological resources in classrooms. Revista ESC - Educação, Sociedade & Culturas, 50,

This paper seeks to explore and reflect upon the staged process that took place in the LINK project to introduce musical listening and improvisation as a regular social, emotional and therapeutic experience in the classroom. It will describe the grad... Read More about Journeys towards learning in a new key: Researching the challenge of introducing deep cultural and psychological resources in classrooms.

Student perspectives on working with assistants on placement during vocational music therapy training (2017)
Book Chapter
Warner, C. (2017). Student perspectives on working with assistants on placement during vocational music therapy training. In J. Strange, H. Odell Miller, & E. Richards (Eds.), Collaboration and Assistance in Music Therapy Practice - Roles, Relationships, Challenges (54-70). London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

As a trainer of music therapists and also a clinical supervisor for new and experienced practitioners I have been struck how often time in supervision is taken up with thinking about other people in the room; not the client but a teaching assistant o... Read More about Student perspectives on working with assistants on placement during vocational music therapy training.

Multicultural thinking and practice in music therapy training (2017)
Book Chapter
Warner, C. (2017). Multicultural thinking and practice in music therapy training. In R. Hougham, S. Pitruzzella, & S. Scoble (Eds.), Cultural Landscapes in the Arts Therapies (205-216). Plymouth: University of Plymouth Press

This paper explores the notion of multicultural music therapy as defined by Hadley (2013) and Mahoney (2015) and how the practice of this can impact on music therapy training. Through the lens of her own practice, the author critically and reflexivel... Read More about Multicultural thinking and practice in music therapy training.

Multicultural working in a women's multifaith group (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Warner, C., Williams, E., & Mason, H. (2016, April). Multicultural working in a women's multifaith group. Paper presented at British Association of Music Therapy Conference 2016, Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

A multicultural music group run by music therapists Abstract This paper will tell the story of a women’s multicultural monthly music encounter facilitated by music therapists. This open group continues to meet in a rural town in England. It involv... Read More about Multicultural working in a women's multifaith group.

Challenging behaviour: working with the blindingly obvious (2007)
Book Chapter
Warner, C. (2007). Challenging behaviour: working with the blindingly obvious. In T. Watson (Ed.), Music Therapy with Adults with Learning Disabilities (47-56). London: Routledge

Music Therapy with Adults with Learning Disabilities explores how music therapists work in partnership with people with learning disabilities to encourage independence and empowerment and to address a wide variety of everyday issues and difficulties.... Read More about Challenging behaviour: working with the blindingly obvious.

Mental capacity, good practice and the cyclical consent process in research involving vulnerable people (2006)
Journal Article
Sellman, D., Norman, R., & Warner, C. (2006). Mental capacity, good practice and the cyclical consent process in research involving vulnerable people. Clinical Ethics, 1(4), 228-233. https://doi.org/10.1258/147775006779151085

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 gives statutory force to the common law principle that all adults are assumed to have capacity to make decisions unless proven otherwise. In accord with best practice, this principle places the evidential burden on resear... Read More about Mental capacity, good practice and the cyclical consent process in research involving vulnerable people.

Music therapy with adults with learning difficulties and ‘severe challenging behaviour' (2005)
Thesis
‘severe challenging behaviour'. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1048522

This thesis describes and analyses an action research inquiry where weekly group music therapy sessions were offered to five residents in their community home over the course of a year. The residents each had a history of institutional living, learni... Read More about Music therapy with adults with learning difficulties and ‘severe challenging behaviour'.

Tiny changes (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Warner, C. (2004, February). Tiny changes. Paper presented at APMT/BSMT Annual Conference, London, UK