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Link to Thesis: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/44207

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Abstract/Summary/Outline:

Living in crisis due to homelessness and family violence is associated with feelings of fear, chaos and uncertainty, yet little is known about how music therapy may assist children and families at this immensely challenging time of their lives. The development of community music therapy as a theoretical framework has drawn attention to the potential value of including performance in community programs. However, the majority of research focusses on adult and adolescent populations, rather than children. Considering family members and supportive networks are likely to be audience members at children’s performances, the inclusion of performance in music therapy with children presents different challenges as well as opportunities. ..

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