Thesis
Finding harmony in darkness: integrative trauma-informed music therapy in pediatric settings
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
Jun 2021
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00001515
Abstract
Trauma can affect people of all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, and religions. In children and adolescents, trauma may be a result of sexual abuse, physical abuse, or neglect from caregivers. Experiencing psychological trauma during childhood can have negative impacts on biopsychosocial development throughout the lifespan resulting in physical, emotional, and cognitive difficulties. In pediatric settings, some commonly used treatment approaches are the Medical Model, the Psychosocial Care Model, the Integrated Medicine model, and the Trauma-Informed Care model. As a form of integrated, psychosocial, and trauma-informed care, music therapy has been shown to increase quality of life, reduce stress, create feelings of interpersonal connection, encourage resilience, and alleviate symptoms related to traumatic stress. A vast amount of literature currently exists to explore how trauma effects the developing body and how music therapy can be used to address symptoms relating to trauma. However, research in the topic of treating trauma with music therapy in a pediatric setting has room for growth. The project writer offers an informed practice approach and application titled Integrative Trauma-Informed Care in Music Therapy for music therapists to use in pediatric settings. In this approach, there is a focus on continuity, communication, consideration, and connection within the therapeutic relationship and how it may benefit treatment. Using this approach in clinical practice addresses the humanity of patients and offers an emphasis of strength in the face of trauma.
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Details
- Title
- Finding harmony in darkness
- Creators
- Zoe Clair Kinsey
- Contributors
- Florence Ierardi (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- viii, 46 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991020220768904721