Creative DBT Activities Using Music

Creative DBT Activities Using Music is a highly regarded book in the field of music therapy, written by Suzanne Makary, Deborah Spiegel, and Lauren Bonavitacola. The book provides a comprehensive guide to using music in the context of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and includes a range of activities that are designed to enhance emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

The authors draw upon their extensive experience as music therapists to provide an evidence-based approach to using music as a therapeutic tool. The book is organized into three sections: the first section introduces DBT and explains how music can be used as a part of this treatment approach. The second section provides detailed descriptions of a wide range of music-based activities that are tailored to specific DBT skills. These activities are divided into five categories, including relaxation and grounding, emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. The third section provides practical advice on how to implement music-based activities in group and individual therapy sessions.

What sets this book apart from other music therapy books is the way it combines DBT theory and music therapy practice. The authors show how music can be used to help clients understand and integrate DBT skills in a creative and engaging way. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an invaluable resource for music therapists, DBT therapists, and mental health professionals who are looking to incorporate music into their practice.

Author: Suzanne Makary, Deborah Spiegel and Lauren Bonavitacola

Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Activities-Using-Music-Interventions/dp/1787751805/

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