{"title":"Intergenerational Choir: A Qualitative Exploration of Lived Experiences of Older Adults and Student Music Therapists.","authors":"Sekyung Jang","doi":"10.1093/jmt/thaa012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thaa012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the essence of an intergenerational choir experience for older adults and student music therapists. Data were gathered through a series of open-ended individual interviews with older adult participants (n = 10) and student participants (n = 5). Analysis of data revealed four emerging themes common to both older adults and students: mutual learning, social bonding and support, feelings of accomplishment, and appreciation and enjoyment. Emerging themes unique to the older adult community members were that (a) participation challenges came from differences in musical culture; (b) intergenerational choir promoted experience of emotional health and helped maintain an active lifestyle; and (c) community members were passionate about recruiting new members to expand the choir. Emerging themes unique to the student music therapists were that (a) intergenerational choir provided unique ensemble experiences and (b) students reported positive changes in perception of older adults. Implications of intergenerational music engagement for music therapy clinical practice, research, and education are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":47143,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1093/jmt/thaa012","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38223748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Toward a Sociology of Music Therapy: Musicking as a Cultural Immunogen","authors":"Bill Matney","doi":"10.1093/jmt/thaa022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thaa022","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47143,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83848608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clare O'Callaghan, Daniel J Hubik, Justin Dwyer, Martin Williams, Margaret Ross
{"title":"Experience of Music Used With Psychedelic Therapy: A Rapid Review and Implications.","authors":"Clare O'Callaghan, Daniel J Hubik, Justin Dwyer, Martin Williams, Margaret Ross","doi":"10.1093/jmt/thaa006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thaa006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music emerged following discontinuation of psychedelic therapy research in the early 1970s, but psychedelic therapy research has since revived. Music remains a vital component. This study examined participants' experiences of music in psychedelic therapy research. A rapid review of qualitative and quantitative journal articles in four major databases was conducted in February to April, 2019, using the terms hallucinogens, psychedelic, \"lysergic acid diethylamide,\" psilocybin, ayahuasca, music, and/or \"music therapy.\" Of 406 articles retrieved, 10 were included (n = 180; 18-69 years old). Participants had varied backgrounds. Music was widely considered integral for meaningful emotional and imagery experiences and self-exploration during psychedelic therapy. Music transformed through its elicitation of anthropomorphic, transportive, synesthetic, and material sensations. Music could convey love, carry listeners to other realms, be something to \"hold,\" inspire, and elicit a deep sense of embodied transformation. Therapeutic influence was especially evident in music's dichotomous elicitations: Music could simultaneously anchor and propel. Participant openness to music and provision of participant-centered music were associated with optimal immediate and longer-term outcomes. Many studies reported scarce details about the music used and incidental findings of music experienced. Further understanding of participants' idiosyncratic and shared responses to music during drug therapy phases will inform optimal development of flexible music protocols which enhance psychedelic therapy. Music therapists could be involved in the psychedelic therapy research renaissance through assisting with research to optimize music-based protocols used. If psychedelics become approved medicines, music therapists may be involved in offering psychedelic therapy as part of therapeutic teams.</p>","PeriodicalId":47143,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1093/jmt/thaa006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37784436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From the Editor.","authors":"A Blythe LaGasse","doi":"10.1093/jmt/thaa013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thaa013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47143,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1093/jmt/thaa013","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38145333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laurien Hakvoort, Sirik de Jong, Maartje van de Ree, Tim Kok, Clare Macfarlane, Hein de Haan
{"title":"Music Therapy to Regulate Arousal and Attention in Patients With Substance Use Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Feasibility Study.","authors":"Laurien Hakvoort, Sirik de Jong, Maartje van de Ree, Tim Kok, Clare Macfarlane, Hein de Haan","doi":"10.1093/jmt/thaa007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thaa007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patients diagnosed with both substance use disorder (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often experience hypervigilance, increased fear, and difficulties regulating emotions. This dual diagnosis increases treatment complexity. Recently, a short-term music therapy intervention for arousal and attention regulation (the SMAART intervention) was designed based on neurobiological findings. Twelve patients with SUD and PTSD (50% females) in outpatient treatment participated in six weekly one-hour sessions of the SMAART intervention. Six patients completed the study. PTSD symptom severity was evaluated with the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale Interview for DSM-5 (PSSI-5) pre- and post-intervention, and sustained attention was evaluated with the Bourdon-Wiersma (BW) test. A significant difference in measurements for the PSSI-5 overall symptom severity was found pre- and post-intervention. Furthermore, participants showed significant improvement on subscales of hyperarousal, mood and cognition, and attention. The BW test completion time decreased significantly. Two participants dropped out before the end of the intervention due to craving. Concerning future research, it is recommended to define the role of the music more explicitly and to change the design to a randomized controlled trial. A risk for future larger studies is a high dropout rate (50%). Several limitations of the study are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":47143,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1093/jmt/thaa007","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38140935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amanda K Henley, Elizabeth Collier, Kim Robertson, Marial A Biard, Kathryn Bruno, Hannah Bush, Erinn Frees, Caitlin Krater, Sarah Woolever, Debra S Burns, Sheri L Robb
{"title":"Music Therapist Experiences of a Randomized Controlled Trial as Clinician Researchers.","authors":"Amanda K Henley, Elizabeth Collier, Kim Robertson, Marial A Biard, Kathryn Bruno, Hannah Bush, Erinn Frees, Caitlin Krater, Sarah Woolever, Debra S Burns, Sheri L Robb","doi":"10.1093/jmt/thaa005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thaa005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Music therapy clinicians bring an important perspective to the design and conduct of clinically meaningful studies. Unfortunately, there continue to be roadblocks that hinder clinician involvement in research and the development of successful partnerships between academic researchers and practicing clinicians. To help grow clinician involvement, it is important that research teams share their experiences. As such, the purpose of this qualitative study was to share music therapists' perspectives about their experience of working as a research clinician on a large multisite randomized controlled trial. 10 board-certified music therapists provided written responses to 6 data-generating questions about: (a) reasons for participating, (b) perceived challenges and benefits, (c) experiences of quality assurance monitoring, (d) professional growth, (e) value of research, and (f) advice for clinicians considering research involvement. Using thematic content analysis, we identified primary themes and subthemes for each question (20 themes; 30 subthemes). Qualitative analysis revealed not only common challenges, such as reconciling clinical and research responsibilities, but also benefits, including continued professional growth, greater understanding of research processes, and research participation as a way to advocate and advance the profession. Finally, for clinicians interested in becoming involved in research, therapists noted the importance of having workplace support from a mentor, supervisor, and/or administrator; seeking out available resources; and knowing roles and responsibilities before initiating research involvement. Findings offer important insight and recommendations to support the involvement of clinicians in research and support further exploration of clinician involvement in dissemination efforts to improve translation and uptake of research into practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":47143,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1093/jmt/thaa005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37784734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael J Silverman, Lori F Gooding, Olivia Yinger
{"title":"It's...Complicated: A Theoretical Model of Music-Induced Harm.","authors":"Michael J Silverman, Lori F Gooding, Olivia Yinger","doi":"10.1093/jmt/thaa008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thaa008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While literature exists supporting the use of music for health promotion, scholars have also noted the potential for music-induced harm and other maladaptive effects of music. Harm is a multifaceted construct that can include affective, behavioral, cognitive, identity, interpersonal, physical, and spiritual aspects. As music also represents a multifaceted experience, the relationship between music and harm is complex and can include numerous contextual-, deliverer-, music-, and recipient-based factors. Music-induced harm (MIH) also needs to be clearly defined to understand and protect against it. Therefore, the purpose of this article was to explore the numerous factors influencing how music can result in harm and develop a theoretical model that could be used to inform safe music practices. Drawing from existing models of emotional responses to music, music intervention reporting guidelines, therapeutic functions of music, and holistic wellness, we explored how the interplay between the deliverer, music, and recipient can result in various types of MIH in diverse contexts. We then developed the MIH model to integrate these factors and connect the model with the existing literature. The MIH model highlights the relevance of academic and clinical training, credentialing, occupational regulation, continuing education, and professional organizations that provide accredited curricular oversight to protect people from MIH. Implications for clinical application, limitations, and suggestions for future research are provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":47143,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1093/jmt/thaa008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38099326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The hospice team—Who we are and how we care","authors":"Jennifer Fiore","doi":"10.1093/jmt/thz020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thz020","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47143,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79640406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Therapeutic Songwriting: Developments in Theory, Methods, and Practice","authors":"K. Murphy","doi":"10.1093/jmt/thz021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thz021","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47143,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74692326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Impact of Invisible Illness and Invisible Disability on Music Therapy Practica Students.","authors":"Rebecca J Warren","doi":"10.1093/jmt/thaa004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thaa004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A variety of factors affect the success of music therapy students in practica. Many music therapy students may have invisible illnesses or invisible disabilities (II/ID) that affect their work. II/ID have physical or psychological effects but are not apparent to an observer. Such illnesses may include chronic illnesses, mental illnesses, and developmental disabilities. Although researchers have studied the success of post-secondary students with II/ID and the success of music therapy students without II/ID, there is a lack of research on music therapy students who identify with having II/ID. This researcher used an exploratory online survey to investigate the prevalence of II/ID among music therapy students and how it may affect their success in music therapy practica. Quantitative responses were compiled and analyzed into frequencies and percentages, and open-ended responses were coded and analyzed for patterns and themes. Results indicated that music therapy students with II/ID have various reasons for disclosure or nondisclosure. Some music therapy students with II/ID required accommodations, while many did not. Additionally, the effects of II/ID on music therapy practica students included physical, psychosocial, and cognitive symptoms, which led to various choices for disclosure/nondisclosure and the request/use of individualized accommodations. Music therapy students with II/ID self-reported that making decisions regarding appropriate disclosure and determining their need for accommodations or not allowed them to be more successful in practica.</p>","PeriodicalId":47143,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1093/jmt/thaa004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37763389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}