Thesis
Voices in closure: the role of the voice and music therapy in addressing closure with drop-in oncology support groups
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
Jun 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/D8X67H
Abstract
Support groups can be an important resource and place of strength and safety for many cancer patients whereby peers can share their experiences to receive and share support. It is within the cancer support group setting where cancer patients can express their unique experiences while not being stigmatized or distressing their loved ones. This capstone investigates the use of various singing interventions as a form of closure for oncology support groups. Pertinent literature was examined to inform the use of music therapy interventions with closure of a drop-in support group. Support groups within the oncology population provide essential peer support from individuals who are also cancer survivors. Through the addition of group singing interventions, themes and content that emerged throughout the discussion within the support group are settled through the closure ritual. Four case vignettes are identified and proposed as methods to address closure after oncology support groups. Within the cases, various music therapy interventions are explored as potential interventions to integrate the themes discussed within the support group while closing the group. Therapist/intern integrated chant into music assisted relaxation interventions, used song, and created a containment environment through the use of sustained pitches. The writer provides recommendations on future considerations using group singing interventions as closure in addition to reflections of her unique experience of facilitating the closure intervention.
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Details
- Title
- Voices in closure
- Creators
- Rebecca A. Bergh - DU
- Contributors
- Florence Ierardi (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- vii, 55 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 8007; 991014632171004721