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Music Therapy

Theses/Dissertations

2024

Music therapy and domestic violence; Music therapy and intimate partner violence; Songwriting and domestic violence; Expressive therapies and domestic violence; Domestic violence and trauma; Songwriting and intimate partner violence; Storytelling and domestic violence; Pop culture and domestic violence; Trauma-informed songwriting.

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Reclaiming Voices: Songwriting As A Therapeutic Tool For Female Survivors Of Sexual Violence - A Literature Review, Rachael Slack, Rachael R. Angoh May 2024

Reclaiming Voices: Songwriting As A Therapeutic Tool For Female Survivors Of Sexual Violence - A Literature Review, Rachael Slack, Rachael R. Angoh

Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses

This thesis explores the therapeutic potential of songwriting interventions designed for female survivors of domestic violence, serving as a means to empower survivors in reclaiming their voices and narratives. Drawing from existing from research it explores the psychological impacts of domestic violence, the silencing of survivors, the role of music therapy, and the portrayal of domestic violence in popular music. Highlighting survivor perspectives and therapeutic techniques, such as lyric rewriting, song collage, and narrative songwriting, the thesis emphasizes the transformative power of songwriting in facilitating healing and empowerment. By amplifying survivor voices, advocating for survivor-centered policies, and fostering inclusive environments, …