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> Title: Music Therapy Methods in Neurorehabilitation. A Clinician's Manual
> Author: Felicity Baker & Jeanette Tamplin
> Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
> Year: 2006
> Description: This practical manual provides comprehensive guidance for clinicians on the application of music therapy methods in neurorehabilitation. Felicity Baker and Jeanette Tamplin draw on research findings and their own clinical experience to present useful step-by-step instructions and guidelines on how to implement music therapy techniques for a range of therapeutic needs. Photographs clearly illustrate interventions for physical rehabilitation, for example through the use of musical instruments to encourage targeted movement. The authors provide resources and list suitable songs for use iin immediate memory or abstract thinking tasks, among others. in her chapter on paediatric patients, Jeanette kennelly demonstrates how procedures can be adapted for working specifically with children. A comprehensive list of terminology commonly used in neurological rehabilitation is also included.
This book is an invaluable reference book for music therapy clinicians and students. It is also suitable for work with other populations, in particular for work in special education.
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> Author: W. B. Davis, K. E. Gfeller, y M. H. Thaut (traducción: Melissa Mercadal-B
> Publisher: Editorial Boileau SA
> Year: 2000
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> Author: Pellizzari, P. C. y Rodríguez, R. J.
> Publisher: Ediciones Universidad del Salvador
> Year: 2005
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> Title: Music Therapy in Dementia Care
> Author: Ed. David Aldridge, Ph. D.
> Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
> Year: 2000
> Description: In the last decade, Music therapists have developed their work with elderly people and with people with demetia. Starting from a series of research projects, and based on the valuable experience of professionals from all over the world, 'Music Therapy in Dementia Care' includes a wide view of Music therapy as a tool to improve memory, health and identity of those who suffer dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. The book looks into issues that arise when working with this client group, for example how to face war memories, and shows how Music Therapy can encourage communication through sound and movement. This is an original, up-to-date book that is of great interest to those who care for or are related to people with dementia. It is an essential resource for music therapists and those working in the area of psychogeriatric care. (It includes a chapter by Melissa Brotons: “An overview of the Music Therapy Literature Relating to Elderly People.”)
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> Author: Autores Varios
> Publisher: Edited by Margaret Heal and Tony Wigram. Foreword by Anthony Storr
> Year: 1997
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> Author: David Aldridge
> Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
> Year: 2005
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> Author: Barbara L. Wheeler
> Publisher: Barcelona Publishers
> Year: 1995
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> Title: Songwriting: Methods, techniques and clinical applications for music therapy clinicaisn, educators and students.
> Author: Baker, F., & Wigram, T.
> Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
> Year: 2005
> Description: This book describes songwriting techniques, so useful in Music therapy practice with a variety of populations. The authors explain the best way to apply this method to discover the needs of each patient.
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> Title: Multimodal psychiatric music therapy –for adults adolescentes and children- A clincal Manual.
> Author: Cassity, M. D. y Cassity, J. E.
> Publisher: MMB Music, Inc.
> Year: 1996
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> Title: Beginning Research in the Arts Therapies. A practical guide.
> Author: Gary Ansdell & Mercédès Pavlicevic
> Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
> Year: 2006
> Description: This book begins at the beginning. Ansdell and Pavlicevic hold your hand and give you plenty of hints and tips while you prepare your funding proposal or research project. They help you think about your title, structure your research questions and aims, and prepare to collect, organize and analyze your research data. Moreover, you're not alone! franz and Suzie have their own projects which you're invited to follow with opportunities to learn about the nitty-gritty of tables, pie-charts, data transcription, data presentation etc.
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> Title: The Music Effect. Music physiology and clinical applications.
> Author: Daniel J. Schneck & Dorita S. Berger
> Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
> Year: 2006
> Description: Music is well known to have a significant effect on physuiology and is widely used as an effective therapeutic tool in stress and pain management, rehabilitation, and behavior modification, but its effects are not well understood.
This book explains what 'music' is, how it is processed by and affects the body, and how it can be applied in a range of physiological and psychological conditions. Rhythm, meoldy, timbre, harmony, dynamics and form, and their effects on the body are explored in detail, helping practitioners create effective therapy interventions that complement other treatment systems. This is an essential resource for music therapists, clinicians, educators and anyone with an interest in holistic therapy.
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