Music Therapy--Holistic Model

Abstract

This article introduces a theoretical model that comes directly from experiences in clinical work, yet is influenced by holistic principles in other disciplines. The author describes existing theories in the music therapy literature and explains the motivation for finding a theoretical framework that focuses on music-therapy processes and interactions, and allows for a deeper understanding of clinical work. The principles from medicine, science, psychology and mu- sic therapy that influence this model will be discussed. The Holis- tic Model is presented and illustrated with clinical examples. Introduction