All Outputs (8)

Musical Mastery: Equality in access to music therapy training (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

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.

Displacement and belonging: A social dreaming matrix (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

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.

The use of “art” as a resource in recovery from the impact of sexual abuse in childhood: A qualitative systematic review (2022)
Journal Article

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

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.

'It's just a different dimension': Music therapists' experiences of hearing loss (2020)
Journal Article

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 Contribution

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.

Multicultural working in a women's multifaith group (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

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

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.