Sparkling Divas! Therapeutic Music Video Groups with At-Risk Youth
Author(s):
Lauren Smith
Publication Year:
2012
Type:
journal article
Journal/Book Title
Music Therapy Perspectives
Publisher
Editor(s):
Pages:
17-24
Volume:
30
Issue:
1
Abstract:
The purpose of this pilot project was to explore the use of popular music, songwriting, technology, and music and video production with at-risk youth in an urban environment. Through participating in the therapeutic music video process, the participants developed a healthy sense of group identity, a sense of control of their creative process, and experienced a safe space in which to channel their creative energy. Included in this article is an overview of music therapy practice with at-risk youth, a summary of the group process, and a description of the technology that was utilized in this program.
Citation (Chicago Author-Date):
Smith, Lauren. 2012. “Sparkling Divas! Therapeutic Music Video Groups with At-Risk Youth.” Music Therapy Perspectives 30 (1): 17–24. https://doi.org/10.1093/mtp/30.1.17.