Music Therapy Handbook: Second Edition
Book Details
- Publisher : Guilford Press
- Published : July 2025
- Cover : Paperback
- Pages : 560
- Category :
Expressive Arts Therapies - Catalogue No : 40051
- ISBN 13 : 9781462556922
- ISBN 10 : 1462556922
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Rich with case material, the second edition of this respected text has been thoroughly revised with many new contributing authors and 85% new material. The Handbook comprehensively explores music therapy theory, research, and practice. Chapters cover foundational concepts and therapeutic processes, major approaches to practice, and clinical applications with people of all ages. The second edition has a heightened focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and cultural humility. Expert contributors describe state-of-the-art practices for using music to foster clients' well-being and recovery in a broad range of mental health, medical, and community settings.
New to This Edition:
- Expanded coverage of working with marginalized communities, including racially minoritized, refugee, LGBTQIA+, and neurodiverse clients, and an increased emphasis on therapist reflexivity.
- Provides an integrated conceptual framework for understanding different music therapy approaches.
- First edition editor Barbara L. Wheeler is joined by Michael Viega and Andeline dos Santos, who bring fresh perspectives and a more international scope.
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
Table of Contents
I - Foundational Overview
1. Overview of Music Therapy as a Profession
Nsamu Moonga & Natasha Thomas
2. Aesthetics in Music Therapy: Supporting the Creative Impulse to Flourish
Hakeem Leonard & Andeline dos Santos
3. Music Therapy and the Brain
Kimberly Sena Moore & Concetta Tomaino
4. Ethics in Music Therapy
Debbie Bates
5. Music Therapy Treatment Process
Amy Clarkson & Carol Lotter
6. Music Therapy Research
Anthony Meadows
II - Approaches to Practice
7. A Framework for Conceptually Locating Music Therapy Practice
Brian Abrams
8. Outcomes in Music Therapy Practice
Bill Matney & Eugenia Hernandez Ruiz
9. Experience-Oriented Approaches in Music Therapy
Suzannah Scott-Moncrieff & Alan Turry
10. Ecological Approaches to Music Therapy
Jasmine Edwards & Katrina Skewes McFerran
III - Music Therapy Practices
Section A - Development, Identity, and Facets of Human Diversity
11. Music Therapy and Childhood Development
Kristen O’Grady & Amelia Oldfield
12. Music Therapy, Children, and Complex Trauma
CharCarol Fisher & Stephenie Sofield
13. Embracing Multiplicities: Reflections on After-Queer Practices
Maevon Gumble, Braedyn Inmon, & Kay Schachner
14. Music Therapy and Disability
Carolyn Shaw & Maren Metell
15. Music Therapy, Autism, and Neurodiversity
Ming Yuan Low & Daphne Rickson
16. Music Therapy, Healthy Aging, and Dementia
Hanne Mette Ridder & Indra Selvarajah
17. Music Therapy and Spirituality Development
Giorgos Tsiris, Noah Potvin, Faith Halverson-Ramos, & Hilary Moss
Section B - Music Therapy and Mental Health
18. Music Therapy as a Resource for Mental Health
Peter Jampel & Tríona McCaffrey
19. Music Therapy and Substance Use Disorders
Kathleen M. Murphy & Laurien Hakvoort
20. Music Therapy and Trauma
Gene Ann Behrens & Brian T. Harris
21. Music Therapy, Stress, and Anxiety
Jennifer Sokira & Audrey Hausig
22. Music Therapy and Veterans and Military Members
Diane G. Langston & Sarah Pugliese
Section C - Music Therapy and Ecological Practices
23. Music Therapy with Refugees: Crossing Borders
Alpha Woodward, Mackenzie Kay Conner, & Krzysztof Stachyra
24. Community Music Therapy with Violence-Affected Youth
Sunelle Fouché, Caley Garden, & Michael Viega
25. Music Therapy and Working with Court Systems
Helen Oosthuizen & Michael L. Zanders
26. Music Therapy and Family Systems Theory
Kathryn Eberle Cotter & Viggo Krüger
27. Environmental Music Therapy in Hospital Environments
Andrew Rossetti & Jingwen Zhang
Section D - Music Therapy and Medical Practices
28. Music Therapy for Specific Medical Conditions
John Mondanaro & Debra Burns
29. Music Therapy for Rehabilitation of Acquired Neurological Conditions
Jeanette Tamplin & Jess Rushing
30. Music Therapy for Pain Management
Joy Allen & Lisa Gallagher
31. Music Therapy for Procedural Support
Annie Heiderscheit, Juan Pedro Zambonini, Karinne’ Andonian, & Jennifer Manno
32. Music Therapy in Intensive Care
Raymond Leone & Mark Ettenberger
33. Music Therapy at the End of Life
Amy Clements-Cortés & Clare O’Callaghan
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