Description: This book outlines the rationale for using music therapy in child and family psychiatry. The author reflects on research methodology and describes characteristics of her own approach to therapy, including how to start and end the session, how to motivate children and establish a positive musical dialogue and how to include parents.
Brief description: Jo Holmes has been the Medical Director of the Croft Child and Family Unit for over ten years. She undertakes specialist assessments of children relating to autism spectrum disorders, attachment disorders and other conditions. She also trains child psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.
Review Quotes: Amplified by the personality of the therapist, the plethora of case vignettes and combined with many practical clinical descriptions. Oldfield has succeeded in authoring a highly readable and engaging account of her experiences as clinician, educator and researcher. By virtue of its practical nature, much of the material contained in Oldfield's work will serve both the beginning or seasoned professional.--Christine Korb, Marylhurst University