Art and Music: Therapy and Research

This is the first comprehensive overview of the present state of research in art therapy and music therapy in the UK. It challenges assumptions about research in these areas and makes use of research models from art history and music analysis as well as the more orthodox psychological and medical models used in clinical work. Informative and reassuring for those interested in undertaking research, the book gives lively accounts of the personal process of the art therapy and music therapy researcher.

Key Features

• Comprehensive overview of research in art therapy and music therapy.
• Challenges existing assumptions and integrates various research models.
• Informative insights for practitioners and students.
• Original ideas and strategies presented for effective research.
• Valuable reference for health professionals working in these fields.

Additional Information

The book presents the reader with many original ideas and strategies and will be an invaluable reference book for practitioners and students of art therapy and music therapy, as well as for health professionals who work with them.