Review
'A brave and generous book which is to be welcomed...ultimately it raises important issues for our own practice as music therapists, particularly when working with adult verbal patients who might otherwise access psychotherapy...Butterton has started a most necessary and timely dialogue.' --British Journal of Music Therapy
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This work contains a foreword by Colwyn Trevarthen, Professor Emeritus, Child Psychology and Psychobiology, Edinburgh University. "It's that kind of experience in the listener that I think I strive for, that ability to reach someone so powerfully. That's what makes a great artist for me..." - Katie Melua. This enlightening text promotes listening to music as a rewarding component in the psychotherapeutic consultation. Unlike other guides on the topic, this book encourages the choice of music to come from the patient, rather than being prescribed by the therapist. The comprehensive approach considers both theoretical and practical application, in any therapy setting, with a specific focus on children and adults who have suffered emotional trauma in early childhood. Featuring interviews from spiritual leaders, therapists, musicians and poets, the book explores the personal importance of listening to music and discovering how that music can bring on strong emotions and reinforce feelings. "Listening to Music in Psychotherapy" is a practical guide that is invaluable for psychotherapists, counsellors and music therapists. Healthcare professionals with an interest in music therapy will also find it of great interest, as will course leaders and students in psychology, counselling and psychotherapy.
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