The Use of Voice in Music Therapy.

Cover Image -- Title Page -- Copyright &amp -- Permissions -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Table of Contents -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- EXPERIENTIAL INTRODUCTION -- THE VOICE IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT -- THE VOICE IN ADULTHOOD -- THE VOICE IN MUSIC THERAPY -- THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF SINGING -- Part One. Therapist Training -- Chapter 2. Using the Musical Elements -- Chapter 3. Exploring Your Own Vocal Range/Limits -- BASIC VOCAL TECHNIQUE EXERCISES -- ONE FINAL NOTE -- Chapter 4. Improvisation -- Chapter 5. Simplifying the Voice When Working with Clients -- Chapter 6. Vocal Identity and Self-Expression -- Part Two. Working with Clients -- Chapter 7. Ethics of Self-Awareness for Vocalists -- Chapter 8. Methods for Awareness of Therapist/Client Dynamics -- Chapter 9. Goal Areas and Methods -- ESTABLISHING SAFETY -- LEVELS OF UTILIZING METHODS -- Chapter 10. Maintaining Goals as the Focus -- GROUNDING AND EMPOWERMENT -- TONING -- CALL-AND-RESPONSE -- SONGS OF EMPOWERMENT -- SINGING AND RHYTHM -- THE BLUES -- FINAL THOUGHTS -- Chapter 11. Sense of Unity (Group Cohesion/Individual Connection) -- SINGING SONGS IN UNISON -- SINGING HARMONY -- SINGING FUN, SILLY SONGS -- VOWELS -- Chapter 12. Stress Reduction/Relaxation -- VOCAL EXERCISES -- CHANT -- SINGING AND IMAGERY -- SINGING AND MANDALA -- Chapter 13. Cognitive Behavior, Rational Thinking, and Emotional Regulation -- SINGING SONGS FOR CORE BELIEFS -- SIMPLE LYRIC WRITING -- SONGWRITING -- MINDFUL SINGING -- SINGING WITH BILATERAL STIMULATION AND GROUNDING TECHNIQUES -- Chapter 14. Self-Expression and Communication -- LISTENING -- DIALOGUE -- FILL-INS AND ONE-WORD PHRASES -- DYNAMICS AND TEMPO -- SHARING SONGS, RECEPTIVE TO SINGING -- SHARING SONGS IN INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS -- SHARING SONGS IN A GROUP -- RECEPTIVE LISTENING AND MANDALA -- SINGING FOR CLIENTS.

Chapter 15. Support for Emotional Pain -- TONING -- SINGING SONGS -- VOCAL IMPROVISATION -- SONGWRITING WITH A GOAL OF SINGING -- VOCAL PSYCHOTHERAPY (AUSTIN) -- Chapter 16. Support for Physical Pain -- TONING -- SINGING FOR ENTRAINMENT -- SONGWRITING AND SINGING -- SINGING SONGS -- Chapter 17. Social Interaction and Relationship-Building -- SING-ALONGS -- CLIENT'S CHOICE -- FILL-INS -- CALL-AND-RESPONSE -- TEMPO AND DYNAMIC CHANGES -- SILLY SONGS -- SONGS TO PROMOTE FUNCTIONAL SKILLS -- SINGING TO PROMOTE SOCIAL SKILLS -- Chapter 18. Cognitive Development -- SINGING FOR REMINISCING -- SINGING FOR LABEL AND OBJECT RECOGNITION -- MELODIC INTONATION THERAPY -- Chapter 19. Physical Development -- VOCAL EXERCISES FOR SPEECH ARTICULATION -- MONOTONE AND ARRHYTHMIC SPEAKING (DYSARTHRIA) -- Chapter 20. Psychotherapy -- TRAINING REQUIREMENTS -- GRIEVING -- HEALING DEEP WOUNDS -- TRANSPERSONAL EXPERIENCES -- Chapter 21. Toolbox -- CALL-AND-RESPONSE -- CHANT -- DIALOGUE -- DYNAMICS AND TEMPO -- FILL-INS AND ONE-WORD PHRASES -- LISTENING -- LYRIC WRITING -- RECEPTIVE METHODS -- SING-ALONGS -- SINGING AND IMAGERY -- SINGING AND MANDALA -- SINGING FOR ENTRAINMENT -- SINGING IN HARMONY -- SINGING LIGHTHEARTED FUN, JOYFUL, AND SILLY SONGS -- SINGING SONGS IN UNISON -- SONGWRITING -- TONING -- VOCAL EXERCISES -- VOCAL IMPROVISATION -- Chapter 22. Conclusion -- Appendix -- LISA SOKOLOV DUET GAMES -- Song Resources -- Resources.

Use of Voice in Music Therapy provides hands-on methods for how to sing with clients. With step-by-step instructions for working with any population (verbal or non-verbal), it includes scripts for introducing techniques, original music to give creative direction, as well as a large list of song material. Mini case examples throughout will further inspire therapists to introduce various singing methods with clients.The methods are organized under goal areas such as: Stress Reduction, Self-expression, Social Interaction, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Skills, Support for Emotional and Physical Pain, etc. It includes a Toolbox section describing each technique so they can be shifted and used under any goal. There is also research to legitimize and support the therapist's understanding of the effectiveness of therapeutic singing as well as bolster confidence when utilizing methods. Basic vocal exercises, improvisation exercises, exercises to develop one's vocal identity, and exercises which encourage self-awareness are provided in the Therapist Training section as well as ethical considerations of singing with clients.An excellent resource for educators to use in teaching music therapy methodology, and music therapy voice, Use of Voice in Music Therapy is also useful for clinicians of all levels who wish to re-connect with singing and who are looking to renew creativity in clinical practice. Voice teachers and vocalists may find helpful ideas.

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