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ItemAvoiding conflict: What do adolescents with disordered eating say about their mothers in music therapy?McFerran, K ; Baker, F ; Kildea, C ; Patton, G ; Sawyer, S (SAGE Publications, 2008-06-01)Music therapy is an integral part of the inpatient treatment programme for young women with disordered eating at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. As part of ongoing clinical audit activities, an investigation was undertaken to analyse retrospectively the lyrics of young women who had participated in the music therapy programme. The¬¬¬¬¬¬ purpose was to monitor and improve local clinical practice and clarify the specific contribution of music therapy to the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Results highlighted the role of mothers in the experiences of the young participants, with references to this relationship exceeding those to any other relationships. These findings are discussed in conjunction with an abandoned study where parental consent was not forthcoming for participation in a group music therapy research project. This article promotes a continuing awareness of the importance of the mother-daughter relationship in the treatment of eating disorders.
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ItemA Descriptive Review of the Literature (1990-2006) addressing Music Therapy with People who have DisabilitiesMCFERRAN-SKEWES, K ; Lee, J ; Steele, M ; Bialocerkowski, A ( 2009)
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ItemUniting the work of community musicians and music therapists through the health-care continuum: A grounded theory analysisO'GRADY, L ; MCFERRAN-SKEWES, K ( 2007)
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ItemMusic therapy in special education: Do we need more evidence?MCFERRAN-SKEWES, K. ; STEPHENSON, J. ( 2007)
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ItemTherapeutic songwriting in music therapy, Part II: Comparing the literature with practice across diverse clinical populationsBaker, F ; Wigram, T ; Stott, D ; McFerran, K (GRIEG ACADEMY, 2009)
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ItemMusic therapy in the Australian Print Media: A content analysisROBERTS, MS ; MCFERRAN-SKEWES, K ( 2008)
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ItemCommunity Music Therapy and its relationship to Community Music: Where does it end?O'Grady, L ; McFerran, K (GRIEG ACADEMY, 2007)
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ItemArticulating the Dynamics of Music Therapy Group ImprovisationsMcFerran, K ; Wigram, T (Informa UK Limited, 2005-01)
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ItemTherapeutic Songwriting in Music Therapy Part I: Who are the Therapists, Who are the Clients, and Why is Songwriting Used?Baker, F ; Wigram, T ; Stott, D ; McFerran, K (GRIEG ACADEMY, 2008)
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ItemBereaved Parents' Experiences of Music Therapy with their Terminally III ChildLindenfelser, KJ ; Grocke, D ; McFerran, K (NATL ASSOC MUSIC THERAPY INC, 2008)The purpose of this study was to investigate bereaved parents' experiences of music therapy with their terminally ill child. In-depth interviews were conducted with 7 bereaved parents who were recruited through a community-based palliative care program. The parent participants' experiences varied as their children who received music therapy ranged in ages from 5 months to 12 years old. The interview transcripts were analyzed using phenomenological strategies. Five global themes emerged from the analysis. These included (a) music therapy was valued as a means of altering the child's and family's perception of their situation in the midst of adversity, (b) music therapy was a significant component of remembrance, (c) music therapy was a multifaceted experience for the child and family, (d) music therapy enhanced communication and expression, and (e) parents shared perceptions of and recommendations for improving music therapy services. These emergent themes yield knowledge into the relevance of music therapy within pediatric palliative care.