In Group Music Therapy, Alison Davies, Eleanor Richards and Nick Barwick bring together developments in theory and clinical practice in music therapy group work, celebrating the richness of what group analytic thinking and music therapy can offer one another. The book explores the dynamic elements of the processes that take place in both group analytic therapy and group music therapy, highlighting both the commonalities and the distinctive characteristics of the two modalities.
Key Features
- Offers a body of knowledge and enquiry for music therapists, psychotherapists, and other arts therapists.
- Provides insights into non-verbal communication through improvised music for group analysts.
- Makes connections with group analytic theory and other theoretical traditions, including attachment theory.
- Explores the history of group music therapy and group analysis, covering core concepts and recent developments.
- Draws upon theories of infant development and attachment theory through clinical vignettes.
- Discusses the possibilities of co-therapy and collaborative working, emphasising the value of experiential groups in training.
Additional Information
The book will be a key text for clinicians and students seeking to expand their theoretical thinking and enrich their practice. It offers a grounding in group analytic ideas to professionals in other disciplines considering referrals to group work.
