23.7. 1993 Vitoria-Gasteiz / Spain - World Federation of Music Therapy

Based on a theme, a session includes music, poetry,
art, relaxation and discussion, finishing with some social
time with coffee and cakes. Offering group-support,
time for reflection and self-expression, these weekly
events have become popular and patients even insist
on scheduling treatment not to miss the therapy group!
Slide presentation
1 After a brief relaxation, participants listened to a
piece of classical orchestral music. They were
encouraged to try and identify whatever feeling or
thought that came to them.
2)
"Warmth, light, sadness" - Words of Martha (Case
2-4 As I mentioned, sessions are based on a theme. It
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creates a symbolic frame and structure. Here are
pictures from an October session and our theme was
"tree".
Case 3 - Alice
The following three pieces of art were made by Alice, a
young mother of two, who was my client for seven
months. She had passed a hard and long period of
illness and lost mobility in one leg. Now, she was cured
and expected to return to a normal, healthy life.
However, Alice wished to remain in the role of a patient,
remaining weak, not having to bother about
responsibilities, receiving lots of attention and care.
5 Alice s childhood country - She was confused,
unable to focus, did not know what she wanted, she had