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Sagamore Publishing, Inc. Champaign, Illinois, 2003. — 18 pages. Introduction The power of music was recognized by the ancients as a means of promoting health and well being. Plato, Pythagoras, and even the apostles in the Bible wrote of the restorative and healing qualities of music. The discipline of music therapy is a modality that harnesses the power of music to effect positive changes in individuals. Music therapists work with many types of populations in a variety of settings. This book will explore the use of music therapy in school and community settings to enhance the development of independent leisure skills with a variety of client populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly with mental health needs, developmental and learning disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease and other aging-related conditions, substance abuse problems, brain injuries, and physical disabilities. Chapter 1 will offer a description of the historical development of music therapy and training of the music therapist. Chapter 2 describes the types of people who may benefit from music therapy, and the types of interventions that are commonly used with specific populations. The next

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Author

Barksdale A.

Publisher

Sagamore Publishing, L.L.C.

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9781571675118

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Psychology, Education, Music