A Music Therapy Trauma-Informed Care Treatment Manual for the Forensic Mental Health Setting
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Author
Smith, Amy
Date
2020
Degree
Master of Arts in Music Therapy
Abstract
The growing awareness of the potential impact of traumatic experiences has increased
throughout health care facilities across the United States in recent years (Maul, 2017; Tello,
2019). Research has shown the effectiveness of using trauma-informed care interventions when
working with the forensic mental health population across many allied health professions (Carr
et al., 2012; MacIntosh, 2003; Sajnani, 2019; Sutton, 2002). As this recognition has led to an
increase in research, it has also highlighted a gap within the field of music therapy. Those
working within forensic mental health settings face the complexities of trauma permeating
throughout their work. This project was developed to serve as a guide to effective interventions
music therapists can use when working in forensic mental health settings. A 14-week music
therapy session plan includes psychoeducational components about trauma and skills that are
imperative for group members to develop in order to navigate life.