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Involving senior citizens in group music therapy / Joseph Pinson

Author
Pinson, Joe
Published
Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2013.
Physical Description
137 pages : illustrations, music ; 28 cm

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Contents
Overview of the senior population -- Assessment, goals and objectives -- Current music therapy interventions -- An improved plan of intervention -- The welcome song -- Structured motor strategy -- The question/answer song -- The closing song -- Composing your own songs -- Including the fun factor -- Self-assessment and conclusion -- Appendix: Songs for seniors in group music therapy.
Summary
This practical guide to running music therapy groups with senior citizens provides effective strategies that encourage therapists to be creative and engaging, and involve participants fully in the music-making process. The author explains how to choose or create music that is accessible to older people, relating to the group's shared experiences.
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ISBN
9781849058964 (alk. paper)
1849058962 (alk. paper)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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