The Effect of Lyric Analysis on Treatment Eagerness and Working Alliance in Consumers Who Are in Detoxification: A Randomized Clinical Effectiveness Study
Journal
Music Therapy Perspectives
Year
2009
Volume
27
Issue
2
First Page
115
Last Page
121
Abstract
A study is presented that evaluated the effects of a single music therapy session on clients who are in detoxification using psychometric instruments measuring readiness to change and working alliance during a randomized and controlled clinical trial. Participants took part in a scripted and manualized intervention facilitated by a Board-Certified Music Therapist. The experimental group participated in group lyrical analysis intervention, focusing on relapse prevention, while the control group participated in a group verbal therapy session also focusing on relapse prevention. There was a significant difference between groups in measures of therapist perceived working alliance, with the experimental group having higher mean scores.
Music and Health Institute Terms
Mental Health; Music Therapy; Receptive Music Methods; Relapse Prevention; Self-Report Measures; Song Lyric Discussion; Substance Use, Abuse and Addiction; Wellness and Well-Being
Indexed Terms
Drug abuse; Comparative Analysis
Study Type
Quantitative Methods; Randomized Controlled Trial
Disciplines
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Silverman, M. J. (2009). The Effect of Lyric Analysis on Treatment Eagerness and Working Alliance in Consumers Who Are in Detoxification: A Randomized Clinical Effectiveness Study. Music Therapy Perspectives, 27 (2), 115-121. Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-music-substance-use/33