1st Edition

Trauma Informed Music Therapy and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Ideas For Clinicians Treating Children and Adults

By Bridie Fitzgerald Copyright 2027
152 Pages
by Routledge

152 Pages
by Routledge

This book explores the transformative potential of music therapy in the treatment of PTSD, complex trauma, and trauma-related mental health challenges and provides suggestions for ways to engage with clients who are often difficult to reach through traditional talk-based therapies. With a focus on the unique needs of trauma survivors, particularly children, it offers practical strategies, case... Read more

Prologue

 Personal account of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1-Chapter one

 PTSD trauma informed music therapy practice around the world

2- Chapter two

Assessment and the application of music therapy and importance of a collaborative approach

3-Chapter three

The how to guide to working safely with individuals diagnosed with PTSD

4-Chapter four

PTSD symptom management; strategies and activities for the music and non -music therapist

5-Chapter five

PTSD: the impact on identity, exploring trauma meaning and diverse cultural work

6-Chapter six

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Childhood Sexual Abuse; an adult case story

7-Chapter seven

Child Domestic Violence and PTSD; a child case story

8-Chapter eight

PTSD, Sexual Abuse and the use of music as a resource; a child case story

9-Chapter nine

Burnout prevention and self -care strategies for the trauma informed therapist

Epilogue

Recovery from PTSD; a change in direction for Australian music therapy

References

Biography

Bridie Fitzgerald is a registered music therapist and psychotherapist/counsellor who has for the past twenty years specialised in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and trauma at her private practice in Western Australia. She is also a PhD candidate in counselling at Murdoch University.