Music Psychotherapy and Anxiety

Anxiety can be a debilitating illness that impacts an individual on multiple levels. Through examination on both a societal and individual level, its treatment in the music therapy room is contextualised. Case studies with children, adults and a right’s women chorus demonstrates the symptoms and treatment music therapists can offer, with a focus on clinical improvisation.

As the very first of its kind, this book provides essential insight for any music therapist or student of music therapy working with clients who experience anxiety and related disorders.