Involving Minimally Speaking Communicators as Collaborators in Group Music Therapy and Research

Dr Catherine Warner was Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer for MA Music Therapy and MA Therapeutic Music Studies at the University of the West of England. Catherine is passionate about access to skilled music therapy to support the mental health and empowerment of people with complex needs. She has published books on both music therapy training and supervision.

• PrefaceAcknowledgementsAcronymsChapter One: IntroductionChapter Two: Community Care and Participatory Action ResearchChapter Three: Developing the InquiryChapter Four: The Story of the InquiryChapter Five: Pete’s Contributions to the Music Therapy InquiryChapter Six: Jack’s Contributions to the Music Therapy InquiryChapter Seven: Steve’s Contributions to the Music Therapy InquiryChapter Eight: Bill’s Contributions to the Music Therapy InquiryChapter Nine: Ralph’s Contributions to the Music Therapy InquiryChapter Ten: Aiden’s Contributions to the Music Therapy InquiryChapter Eleven: Conclusions and Recommendations for Music Therapy PracticeChapter Twelve: Conclusions and recommendations for research with minimally speaking people

"This participatory project captures a time of significant change in society and lived experiences of institutionalised people. We’re drawn to reconsider our practice and attitudes, treasuring more than verbal communication and its impact on building understanding, choice and belonging." - Joy Rickwood, Head of Arts Therapies, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board "Six human stories show how access to group music therapy can empower people who struggle to have a voice. There are so many reasons why people can't speak. This book reminds me that anything is possible." -Daniel Bateman, Music Therapy Service User Consultant and Health Coach