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Summary: Great introductory book for students
Review: I am a registered music therapist. I found this to be a very understandable and easy to read book. It outlines everything a music therapist needs to know in a clinical setting. It would be a great book for an intro to music therapy class. It sets the tone for a solid music therapy program.First, it defines music therapy with different populations, i.e., behavior disorders, developmental disabilities, psychiatric disorders, medical patients, etc. In short, all of the places where music therapists work. Second, it outlines the steps: Identifying the therapeutic objectives, assessment, designing a therapeutic plan, determining strategies, implementing the plan, and evaluating the music therapy. Each step is a chapter in the book, and each chapter ends with a selection of other books for further reading. In a nutshell, this is goal-oriented music therapy. If all university programs educated their students (and not all do) as concisely as this book, there would be a lot more good music therapists walking around.
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Summary: A Very Complete Primer on Music Therapy
Review: I am a registered music therapist. I found this to be a very understandable and easy to read book. It outlines everything a music therapist needs to know in a clinical setting. It would be a great book for an intro to music therapy class. It sets the tone for a solid music therapy program. First, it defines music therapy with different populations, i.e., behavior disorders, developmental disabilities, psychiatric disorders, medical patients, etc. In short, all of the places where music therapists work. Second, it outlines the steps: Identifying the therapeutic objectives, assessment, designing a therapeutic plan, determining strategies, implementing the plan, and evaluating the music therapy. Each step is a chapter in the book, and each chapter ends with a selection of other books for further reading. In a nutshell, this is goal-oriented music therapy. If all university programs educated their students (and not all do) as concisely as this book, there would be a lot more good music therapists walking around.
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Summary: Looking Forward to Reading It
Review: I haven't read this book yet, but I am REALLY looking forward to it. I am a sophomore in high school and I am planning of going into the field of Music Therapy after college. I want to read this book as soon as I can so that I will have a good idea of what I have before me in this line of duty.
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Summary: Great introductory book for students
Review: I'm one of the many students of music therapy using this as a textbook for class. Hanser describes her process in therapy well, discussing all the necessary aspects from assessment to termination. My relatives are reading this to learn more about what I'm learning as well. It might be dry reading if you're not already somewhat knowledgeable about music therapy. For a first taste, I'd recommend Kenneth Bruscia's Case Studies.
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Summary: Great Basic Start!
Review: This book is a great start to a person interested in Music Therapy. The outlines of the treatment were a great help. The only thing I wish were included were certian techniques they used.
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Summary: A revised & updated version of Dr. Hanser's classic work
Review: This book is a milestone in the realm of music therapy. The first edition was widely successfull and well-respected, but this version was updated and revised to reflect the lastest developments in the field of music therapy. Dr. Hanser provides valuable information for both students and professionals alike. Included topics in the book are an introduction to the field of music therapy, new clinical applications and techniques in music therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and individuals with specific handicaps, helpful case studies and anecdotes, and how to design, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment programs, including guidlines for beginning music therapists. John S. McIntyre, MD, Chair of the Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and Former President of the American Psychiatric Association, calls this book "A must for all music therapists and anyone interested in this exciting and effective modality of care. Extremely well-written, reflecting Dr. Hanser's rich and extensive clinical experience. Students as well as seasoned clinicians will find this work to be extremely valuable." Indeed, this book drew rave reviews from everyone in the therapy and health fields. It is bound to make a difference in your approach and opinion of music therapy, and assist you to make a difference in people's lives.
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