Music Therapy with Military and Veteran Populations

Rebecca Vaudreuil, Jonathan Crane, Justin Francis , Brittany Costa

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
21 October 2021

Military veterans; Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama); Rehabilitation: brain & spinal injuries

Combining essential information, professional insights, and lived experiences, this book offers a unique overview of the use of music therapy with active-duty service members, veterans, and other military-connected populations in the United States. Contributors include music therapists specializing with the military, as well as military personnel, veterans, and their families, providing an in-depth review of the impact that music therapy can have within this community.

Detailing the historical evolution of the approach within a military context, the book explores the integration of music therapy into traditional treatment programs for service members and veterans particularly those with TBI and PTSD. Chapters cover the use of music therapy in both individual and group settings, and the opportunities to facilitate therapy via virtual platforms. Throughout, it emphasises the importance of music in military culture, highlighting the benefits of this approach with military communities. Personal accounts from military families are also included, as well as discussion on continued clinical and research innovation within the field.

The first book to address this growing practice, it will inspire, inform and empower therapists and professionals working with and supporting military populations.

Contributions by: Jonathan Crane, Justin Francis, Brittany Costa, David Otto
Edited by: Rebecca Vaudreuil
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781787754799
ISBN 10: 1787754790
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 21 October 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rebecca Vaudreuil is a board-certified music therapist who earned a bachelor's degree in music therapy at Berklee College of Music and master's degree at Harvard Graduate School of Education with a focus on educational neuroscience. She is currently working on a master's in social work at Fordham University. In 2010, she founded a music therapy model for military populations that she implemented on military installations throughout Southern California. Since 2014, Rebecca works as Lead Music Therapist for Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, a national initiative that develops creative arts therapies best practices for military populations.

Reviews for Music Therapy with Military and Veteran Populations

I've seen first-hand how military music creates a sense of belonging , encouragement, and comfort among those who serve. This well-written and carefully-researched book suggests it can do more and charts a compelling way forward for music therapy in the recovery of service members, veterans, and their families. -- Retired General Martin E. Dempsey, 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Rebecca Vaudreuil is a force of nature and, with this seminal book, has assembled a collection of essays that, taken together, paint a picture of the living, breathing, evolving phenomenon of music therapy in the military, from pioneering practitioners to national partnerships! -- Arthur Bloom, Founder & Director, MusiCorps My compliments to Rebecca Vaudreuil and the many authors who brought this important work to life. Music can heal our minds and calm our souls. I've taken my guitar with me on multiple combat deployments. Whether playing a few minutes before bed or having my team join a video conference to play name that tune, I've sought to share the power of music with all those I've had the privilege to serve. -- Lieutenant General (Ret.) Bob Ashley, guitar player