Re-creative Methods of Music Therapy

Re-creative Methods of Music Therapy is one of a series of textbooks by Barcelona Publishers addressing each of the four main music therapy methods employed in a variety of clinical contexts. Students and professionals alike will gain foundational knowledge about variations of re-creative methods as pertinent to individual and group clinical work. This book provides both general and specific guidance for the design and implementation of therapeutically relevant and individualized re-creative experiences applicable to a wide range of clinical profiles and interpersonal and cultural contexts. As such, Re-creative Methods of Music Therapy addresses prerequisites, affordances, challenges, risks, and contraindications inherent in these methods, with overarching considerations and procedural steps for vocal re-creation, instrumental re-creation, and musical productions.

Introductory material includes an overview of re-creative methods, clinical indications, and facets of decision-making relative to theoretical and interpersonal approaches and treatment orientations.  Fictional clinical vignettes and case illustrations, as well as actual case summaries of published literature, provide context for understanding application of re-creative method-variations. Appendices offer practical resources related to the use of song material and arranging and adapting vocal and instrumental music. Also included are lists of published print and online music resources and additional bibliographic references for those who wish to continue exploring case literature and research on re-creative methods. 

CONTENTS

PREFACE About the Music Therapy Methods About the Book’s Evolution and Intent About the Book’s Content About the Terminology About the Language References

UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO RE-CREATIVE METHODS Defining Re-creative Methods Indications for Use Design and Implementation Technology References CHAPTER 2: CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING: THEORIES AND INTERPERSONAL APPROACHES Theory and Re-creative Methods Psychological Theories and Re-creative Methods References CHAPTER 3: CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING: PRACTICE ORIENTATIONS Outcome Orientation Experience Orientation References CHAPTER 4: DISPOSITIONS OF THE MUSIC THERAPIST Other Focus Deep Listening Seeking Discernment Flexibility Courage CHAPTER 5: WORKING WITH GROUPS Group Configurations Stages of Group Development References

UNIT TWO: VOCAL RE-CREATION CHAPTER 6: OVERVIEW OF VOCAL RE-CREATION Vocal Sound Media Types and Applications of Vocal Re-creation Prerequisites for Vocal Re-creation Affordances and Challenges of Vocal Re-creation Risks and Contraindications of Vocal Re-creation General Design Considerations General Procedural Considerations Wrapping Up References CHAPTER 7: VOCAL RE-CREATION WITH INDIVIDUALS Indications for Individual Vocal Re-creation Prerequisites Affordances Risks and Contraindications Orientations to Clinical Decision-Making Design Considerations Procedural Guidelines Special Considerations Wrapping Up References CHAPTER 8: VOCAL RE-CREATION WITH INDIVIDUALS: EXAMPLES IN THE LITERATURE Singing with a toddler undergoing chemotherapy treatment Additional Resources References CHAPTER 9: VOCAL RE-CREATION WITH GROUPS Affordances and Challenges of Group Vocal Re-creation Risks and Contraindications for Group Vocal Re-creation Orientations to Clinical Decision-Making Design Considerations Procedural Considerations Wrapping Up References CHAPTER 10: GROUP VOCAL RE-CREATION: EXAMPLES IN THE LITERATURE

UNIT THREE: INSTRUMENTAL RE-CREATION CHAPTER 11: OVERVIEW OF INSTRUMENTAL RE-CREATION Types and Applications of Instrumental Re-creation Sound Media Prerequisites Risks and Contraindications Practice Orientations General Design Considerations General Procedural Guidelines Wrapping Up References CHAPTER 12: INSTRUMENTAL RE-CREATION WITH INDIVIDUALS Prerequisites Affordances Risks and Contraindications Practice Orientations Design Considerations Procedural Guidelines for Individual Instrumental Re-creation Special Considerations Wrapping up References CHAPTER 13: INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTAL RE-CREATION: EXAMPLES IN THE LITERATURE Additional Resources CHAPTER 14: INSTRUMENTAL RE-CREATION WITH GROUPS Prerequisites Affordances Risks and Contraindications Practice Orientations Design Considerations in Group Instrumental Re-creation Procedural Guidelines for Group Instrumental Re-creation References CHAPTER 15: GROUP INSTRUMENTAL RE-CREATION: EXAMPLES IN THE LITERATURE

UNIT FOUR: MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS CHAPTER 16: OVERVIEW OF MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS Musical Productions Defined Applications Sound Media Prerequisites Affordances Risks and Contraindications Phases of Implementation Practice Orientations References CHAPTER 17: MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS Individual Musical Productions Group Musical Productions Design Considerations in Musical Productions Procedural Guidelines for Musical Productions References CHAPTER 18: MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS: EXAMPLES IN THE LITERATURE Individual Examples Group Examples

Appendix A: Re-creative Method-Variation Examples

Appendix B: Types of Songs Appendix C: Basic Procedures for Teaching a Song by Rote Appendix D: Instrumental Re-creation - Basic Arranging Considerations Appendix E: Instrumental Re-creative: Adaptive Strategies, Techniques, and Devices Appendix F: Sample Mixed Methods Design and Implementation Appendix G: Additional Examples in the Literature

Appendix H: Recommended Music Resources for Re-creative Methods