- Title
- Exploring music therapists’ attitudes towards disability and sexuality
- Year Issued
- 2024
- Abstract
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Music therapy has historically not addressed sex as a topic within clinical practice despite its clinical relevance to the human experience. As a field that works with an abundance of disabled clients who are often harmed by social and systemic infantilization which ...
Show moreMusic therapy has historically not addressed sex as a topic within clinical practice despite its clinical relevance to the human experience. As a field that works with an abundance of disabled clients who are often harmed by social and systemic infantilization which prevents them from access to sexual knowledge, it could be argued that music therapists should be trained to provide basic levels of support to this community in particular given the high level of need. Nevertheless, there are many questions and conflicting ideas around music therapy scope of practice as it pertains to these topics, barriers to education and clinical implementation and viable solutions to this gap in knowledge as a profession. While the music therapy literature has seen an increase in disability justice research in recent years, it offers little to nothing on the topic of engaging in clinically relevant discussion of sex, and most certainly not within the context of disability. This study aimed to examine music therapists’ educational and clinical experiences on engaging in sexual topics with disabled clients, as well as measuring personal feelings of comfort in engaging in these conversations. It was conducted via an anonymous survey intended to collect quantitative and qualitative data from a wide array of music therapists. Data was collected and analyzed according to an objectivist framework and qualitative data in particular was analyzed for common themes. Results indicate a lack of training and education in the facilitation of such topics, and the majority of participants reported complex feelings on the various intersecting layers of these conversations. While many reported feeling discomfort in relation to this topic, so too did many indicate a desire to reflect more critically and intentionally on the subject. It is hoped that this study’s data will serve as an impetus for our field to shift cultural and education practices to better prepare therapists for these conversations on these topics.
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- Miller, Francesca
- Title
- Exploring student understanding and perception of crisis intervention using a trauma informed approach versus a restraint based system
- Year Issued
- 2022
- Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to understand the perspectives of students who have experienced two different types of crisis intervention for aggressive or self-injurious behaviors, one being restraint and the other a restraint-free, trauma-informed approach. Studies ...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to understand the perspectives of students who have experienced two different types of crisis intervention for aggressive or self-injurious behaviors, one being restraint and the other a restraint-free, trauma-informed approach. Studies on the use of restraint have found that it has detrimental emotional and physical effects, along with the risk of injury and death. Emerging research into the use of trauma-informed approaches (TIA) has demonstrated that they can substantially reduce or effectively negate the need for restrictive practices. For the purposes of this qualitative study, participants were in grades six through twelve and had a history with both restraint and Ukeru™. All were recruited from one school district in Pennsylvania and took part in face-to-face interviews with the researcher. Resulting themes confirmed previous negative associations with restraint. Conversely, Ukeru™ was described using neutral or positive terms and was deemed a safer option when students recalled experiences. The results of this study indicate that schools can safely support students in crisis without the use of restraint using Ukeru™, a TIA that avoids re-traumatization, increases safety, and maintains connections with staff.
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- Triana, Mary
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- Fentress, Jonathon Interview Audio
- Year Created
- 1994
- Abstract
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Audio recording of the interview of Jonathon Fentress on October 12, 1994.
- Sub-title
- Baseball in Pennsylvania Oral History Collection
- Title
- Fentress, Jonathon Interview Transcript
- Year Created
- 1994
- Abstract
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Transcript of the interview of Jonathon Fentress on October 12, 1994.
- Sub-title
- Baseball in Pennsylvania Oral History Collection
- Title
- Ferrandiz, Susan Interview Audio
- Year Created
- 2008
- Abstract
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Audio recording of the interview of Susan Ferrandiz conducted on December 9, 2008.
- Sub-title
- ROCKvoices Oral History Project
- Title
- Ferrandiz, Susan Interview Transcript
- Year Created
- 2008
- Abstract
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Transcript of the interview of Susan Ferrandiz conducted on December 9, 2008.
- Sub-title
- ROCKvoices Oral History Project
- Title
- Ferrandiz, Susan Interview Video Clip
- Year Created
- 2008
- Abstract
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Video clip from the interview of Susan Ferrandiz conducted on December 9, 2008.
- Sub-title
- ROCKvoices Oral History Project
- Title
- Filer, Mary Interview Audio
- Abstract
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Audio recording of the interview of Mary Filer.
- Sub-title
- James Mennell Oral History Collection
- Title
- Flores, Elke Interview Audio
- Year Created
- 2017
- Abstract
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Audio recording of the interview of the 1994 Homecoming Queen Elke Flores.
- Sub-title
- Queens of Slippery Rock Oral History Collection
- Title
- Flores, Elke Interview Transcript
- Year Created
- 2017
- Abstract
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Transcript of the interview of the 1994 Homecoming Queen Elke Flores.
- Sub-title
- Queens of Slippery Rock Oral History Collection
- Title
- Foster, Gary Interview Audio
- Year Created
- 1994
- Abstract
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Audio recording of the interview of Gary Foster on November 22, 1994.
- Sub-title
- Baseball in Pennsylvania Oral History Collection
- Title
- Foster, Gary Interview Transcript
- Year Created
- 1994
- Abstract
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Audio recording of the interview of Gary Foster on November 22, 1994.
- Sub-title
- Baseball in Pennsylvania Oral History Collection
- Title
- Francona, John Interview Audio
- Year Created
- 1994
- Abstract
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Audio recording of the interview of John Francona November 17, 1994.
- Sub-title
- Baseball in Pennsylvania Oral History Collection
- Title
- Francona, John Interview Transcript
- Year Created
- 1994
- Abstract
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Transcript of the interview of John Francona November 17, 1994.
- Sub-title
- Baseball in Pennsylvania Oral History Collection
- Title
- Frank Nicotero Publicity Photograph
- Year Created
- 1992
- Abstract
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Digitized copy of the Frank Nicotero Publicity Photograph
- Sub-title
- Xtremes Publicity Photograph Collection
- Title
- Frazier, Joseph Interview Audio
- Abstract
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Audio recording of the interview of Joseph Frazier.
- Sub-title
- James Mennell Oral History Collection
- Title
- Gagliardo, Steve Interview Audio
- Year Created
- 2008
- Abstract
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Audio recording of the interview of Steve Gagliardo conducted on July 3, 2008.
- Sub-title
- ROCKvoices Oral History Project
- Title
- Gagliardo, Steve Interview Transcript
- Year Created
- 2008
- Abstract
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Transcript of the interview of Steve Gagliardo conducted on July 3, 2008.
- Sub-title
- ROCKvoices Oral History Project
- Title
- Gagliardo, Steve Interview Video Clip
- Year Created
- 2008
- Abstract
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Video clip from the interview of Steve Gagliardo conducted on July 3, 2008.
- Sub-title
- ROCKvoices Oral History Project
- Title
- Gail Rose Lodge