The Theory and Practice of Vocal Psychotherapy: Songs of the Self


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The voice is the most powerful and widely used instrument in music therapy. This book demonstrates the enormous possibilities for personal change and growth using a new, voice-based model of psychotherapy where the sounds of the voice are expressed, listened to and interpreted in order to access unconscious aspects of the self and retrieve memories, images and feelings from the past. Combining theory with practice, the book explains the foundations of vocal psychotherapy and goes on to explore its usage in clinical practice and the various techniques involved. The book integrates important concepts from depth psychology such as regression, re-enactment and working with transference and counter-transference with the practice of vocal music therapy. Drawing on over twenty years of research, the author uses case studies to illustrate specific vocal interventions, including improvisation techniques such as vocal holding, free associative singing and psycho dramatic singing" Vocal Psychotherapy" highlights the value of voice work as an integral part of the psychotherapeutic process and provides a model of advanced clinical work that will be essential reading for music and creative arts therapists.The Theory and Practice of Vocal Psychotherapy: Songs of the Self Review
Diane Austin's THEORY AND PRACTICE OF VOCAL PSYCHOTHERAPY: SONGS OF THE SELF discusses a new, voice-based model of psychotherapy, where singing and vocal improvisation are used to access unconscious aspects of the self. The basic ideas of this therapy draw on over twenty years of research and add case studies to the mix of insights on using vocal music therapy.Most of the consumer Reviews tell that the "The Theory and Practice of Vocal Psychotherapy: Songs of the Self" are high quality item. You can read each testimony from consumers to find out cons and pros from The Theory and Practice of Vocal Psychotherapy: Songs of the Self ...

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