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Some topics of discussion lasted a while and others were fleeting. Having the
instruments there seemed to make it easier for him to talk because he could use them
to control how and when we talked. The music was the catalyst that enabled the
relationship to develop whilst being an excuse for him to attend.
Harry did not make many of his twenty sessions but in his interview clearly
articulated the huge impact they had on him. The interviewer reported that his
behaviour was different in his second interview (after music therapy): he entered the
room confidently, relaxed and was ready to engage in conversation.
He was clear and determined to talk about how music therapy had helped him:
“It’s just made me feel really creative and really have like a spark of
imagination just to do something which I’m really enjoying”
Wow. And does that happen quite a lot then, this creativity This sparkle and
everything
“I can’t say it does all the time but after doing music therapy and stuff, it
really has helped a lot. I feel a lot more open with people as well, which made
me happier. Now I can sit down and have a conversation with people and I
don’t feel sort of, not as bad, but I feel like I can express myself a lot more.
It’s a really weird experience as well cos all that has come from just playing
the drums and just talking at the same time” (appendix 7.1.12, p.285-6).
In his interview he talked about the fact that his relationships with peers had
improved, he had a better understanding of himself and was feeling more motivated.
However, his self-reported change scores in the Beck Inventories for Youth did not
reflect the changes that he felt music therapy had made for him (appendix 6.2a.6). His
BSCI change score increased by +3, his BAI decreased by -1 and his BDBI increased
by +2 which are minimal and do not reflect his positive statements about music
therapy.
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