Breaking the silence and singing out the pain : voice work for traumatised clients

Kirstin Robertson-Gillam, Michael Atherton, Leon Petchkovsky

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    Abstract

    Many people have desperate and unique life histories. Many seek psychological counselling in order to free themselves from their traumatic memories (Cardinal, 1992). This article defines and describes how individual vocal improvisation and a choir support program (developed by the lead author) can enhance existing practices for addressing psychological trauma. The efficacy of these creative approaches are described and supported by underlying theories, a pivotal case study and research in this area.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)19-21
    Number of pages3
    JournalCQ : the CAPA Quarterly
    Volume2013
    Issue number1
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

    Keywords

    • psychic trauma
    • music therapy
    • mental health
    • singing

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