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Music Therapy In The Treatment Of Eating Disorders, Marah E. Bobilin

Theses, Dissertations and Culminating Projects

This study explored the nature of music therapy services to clients with eating disorders. The purpose of this study was two-fold: firstly, to establish some of the demographic parameters of the client population and treatment context, and secondly, to explore the therapy implementation and interpersonal dynamics of the music therapy relationship with clients with eating disorders. In order to accomplish this, this study used a survey design. Thirty-six music therapists that indicated that they were currently working or had worked with clients with eating disorders completed the online survey.

Music Therapy And Dynamics In Families Of Terminally Ill Mothers, Kimberly Light Febres

Theses, Dissertations and Culminating Projects

This thesis focuses on aspects and interactions related to communication and music therapy in family units with a terminally ill mother. Post-treatment analysis of music therapy with four terminally ill female patients and their families was used to study patterns in communication and explore how music therapy may serve to facilitate interaction amongst family members. All patients were mothers and familial issues pertaining to this role were explored.

In order to better support this population, it is important for music therapists to understand the various needs and dynamics of terminally ill patients and their families. In this thesis, physical and …

The Music Therapy Intern Working In End-Of-Life Care : A Study Of Personal Experience, Mary Delacy Kidwell

Theses, Dissertations and Culminating Projects

There is very little literature available on the personal experience of the music therapy intern, and not any specifically on the experience of the music therapy intern working in End-of-Life Care. Music therapy interns working with dying patients develop quite differently, as compared to those working with other populations. To provide music at the bedside of a dying patient is an extraordinary experience, one that seems to go beyond any level of preparedness. A survey examining the experiences of music therapy interns at the End-Of-Life Care was used to help participants share their experience about areas including: self-awareness, supervision, counseling …