Music Therapy Handbook: Second Edition

Editor : Michael Viega, Editor : Andeline dos Santos, Editor : Barbara L. Wheeler

Music Therapy Handbook: Second Edition

Book Details

  • Publisher : Guilford Press
  • Published : 2025
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Pages : 560
  • Category :
    Expressive Arts Therapies
  • Catalogue No : 40051
  • ISBN 13 : 9781462556922
  • ISBN 10 : 1462556922

Reviews and Endorsements

The second edition of this gem of a handbook will be treasured by music therapists, instructors, and internship supervisors who want to take a deep dive into current topics and approaches in music therapy. The diversity of contributors, chapter topics, and settings and populations discussed is a highlight. The second edition emphasizes themes of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and cultural humility that often have been lacking in creative arts therapy resources. This handbook will be invaluable for entry-level music therapists looking to orient and root themselves culturally in fieldwork; it also contains unique insights for more advanced therapists.
Joanne Loewy, DA, LCAT, MT-BC, Professor, Icahn School of Medicine; Director, The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine, Mount Sinai Health System, New York City

This truly comprehensive handbook expertly bridges theory, research, and practice in a dynamic field. Authored by accomplished music therapists from around the globe, the second edition presents an in-depth exploration of clinical practice while emphasizing the importance of human diversity. Chapters provide foundational knowledge as well as opportunities to delve into specialized aspects of the discipline. With its thorough coverage and accessibility, the volume is ideally suited for use in introductory to advanced music therapy courses. Integrating cultural, aesthetic, theoretical, and practical perspectives, the Handbook is an indispensable tool for anyone seeking to understand or advance the practice of music therapy today.
John A. Carpente, PhD, MT-BC, LCAT, Professor of Music Therapy and Founder and Director, The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy University

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