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Matthew J. Bush, MSW, LSW has had much success using creative techniques in the field of music therapy, including the use of popular music. He borrows elements from the music therapy field and applies them in a way that other therapists who are not music therapists can follow. Below is an exciting collection of information, links, and articles about music therapy, and using "music in therapy".
Specific examples of popular music which can be used in therapy:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder / Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD)
Teen Issues (coming soon)
Fully Readable Articles on music therapy
Music Therapy, The Internet and Other Electronic Resources
"New Musicology", Music Education and Music Therapy
Music therapy for reducing surgical anxiety
Music & Alzheimer's - music therapy as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease
Sound Advice - music therapy - includes related article on music and babies
Tune in boo! Use music to improve health and performance
Effects of music on patient anxiety
Sound healing: can you drum your way to better health?
Audio of songs which can be used in therapy:
A song about abuse
A song about addiction
A song about anger management
A song about behavior management
A song about feeling sad
A song about domestic violence
A song about low self-esteem
Top Music Therapy websites
American Music Therapy Association:
Music Therapy Makes a Difference!
Canadian Association for Music Therapy:
Promotes awareness, use of, and development of music therapy
Nordic Journal of Music Therapy
Provides a wealth of information on the field
British Society for Music Therapy
Organization dedicated to the further exploration of the field
Source of much information
Using Music in Therapy Resources
Using Music in the Classroom: Lesson Plans
Tons of lesson plans, ready for use!
Group Therapy Ideas Themes