The Future of Music Therapy with Persons Suffering from Schizophrenia

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Abstract

This chapter presents important research concerning music therapy with persons suffering from schizophrenia. It further presents the most Applied theories and models concerning clinical practice individual and in Groups with this population. It offers ideas as to why music therapy Works with persons suffering from schizophrenia. These ideas are divided into 1) possible positions of the music therapist, 2) the function of the music. Finally a discussion on the questions:´ Should music therapy focus on symptoms, resources - or both?´, is unfodled.
Translated title of the contributionFremtidens musikterapi for mennesker der lider af skizofreni
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnvisioning the Future of Music Therapy
EditorsCheryl Dileo
Number of pages10
Place of PublicationTemple University
PublisherTemple University Press
Publication date10 Mar 2016
Pages14-23
Commissioning bodyConsortium of 8 Universities in Music Therapy Research.
Publication statusPublished - 10 Mar 2016

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