Receptive Music Therapy, 2nd Edition: Techniques, Clinical Applications and New Perspectives - Paperback

by Katrina McFerran (Author), Denise Grocke (Author)

The second edition of Receptive Music Therapy builds on the foundations of the first but provides a completely new rendition, replete with examples from contemporary practices and recognising the value of online music therapy experiences.
Learn how music therapists select music from a wide range of diverse musical styles through both collaborative decision making and client-led approaches. Methods include focused music listening, playlist construction, lyric analysis, relaxation, music and imagery along with fundamental principles for receptive music therapy.

Author Biography

Professor Katrina Skewes McFerran is an international expert on the topic of music, music therapy and adolescents. Professor McFerran is Head of the Masters in Music Therapy by Coursework program and Director of the National Music Therapy Research Unit where she supervises a range of projects exploring music and youth. She is currently Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of the VCA&MCM, and Associate Director (Research) at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

Emeritus Professor Denise Grocke has a teaching career spanning over 40 years and has published multiple books. She has held highly profiled positions such as President of the World Federation of Music Therapy, President of the Australian Music Therapy Association, President of the Music and Imagery Association of Australia. She is an Honorary Life Member of the World Federation of Music Therapy, the Australian Music Therapy Association, and the Music and Imagery Association of Australia. She is also the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Australian Music Therapy Association and the Award of Merit from the American Association for Music Therapy.