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Songwriting in addictions treatment

The integration of CBT, Change Theory and the 12-Steps

This tutorial is a discussion into the use of songwriting methods in early addictions treatment. Dr Murphy discusses the role of music in the rock and roll scene and how music, alcohol and drugs have been linked for centuries. Looking at the work of Baker, Dr Murphy explores outcome-oriented models of songwriting such as psychoeducational, cognitive restructuring, restorative songwriting and the therapeutic process.

Looking at how best to match clients' goals as they emerge, Dr Murphy also covers experience-oriented models of songwriting and discusses how to go about this with workbook examples for you to try. The stages of change model is presented as a process that clients undergo as part of their addiction rehabilitation followed by a discussion of the 12 step program and how the songwriting methods discussed can align with the first 3 steps of the program.

The tutorial closes with a summary, extra resources to provide you with further reading and three bonus content options to deepen your understanding of this topic.

Author bio

Dr. Kathleen M. Murphy is the Program Director of Music Therapy Graduate Studies at the State University of New York at New Paltz. She is an active clinician, supervisor, and researcher with over 35 years of clinical experience. Dr. Murphy has authored book chapters and journal articles. Additionally, she has presented nationally and internationally on a variety of topics related to music therapy clinical practice and issues related to education and professional well-being. Dr. Murphy’s research interests are focused on music therapy in substance dependence across the lifespan, trauma, and community music therapy. Dr. Murphy is a member of the American Music Therapy Association where she has served in leadership positions on the state, regional and national levels. 

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TUTORIAL DOCS

FREE Infographic - Evidence based music therapy methods in addiction treatment
Tutorial information and summary
Preview
Workbook
Article Review
Extra Resources

TUTORIAL VIDEOS

1. Introduction, overview and learning outcomes
Preview
2. Music therapy in early addiction recovery
3. Outcome oriented models of songwriting: Psychoeducational and cognitive restructuring methods
4. Outcome oriented models of songwriting: Restorative songwriting methods and the therapeutic process
5. Experience oriented songwriting in early recovery: Opportunities for processing issues as they emerge
6. Therapeutic frameworks: Stages of change model
7. Therapeutic frameworks: The 12-Step model
8. Songwriting in early recovery: Receptive methods
9. Songwriting in early recovery: Applying songwriting methods to the 12-Steps
10. Summary, extra resources and bonus content activities

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