Essentials of Music Therapy Assessment

Abstract

As music therapy continues to become more accepted in traditional health fields, so too does the need for clear assessment rationale, research, and protocols become essential. In Gustavo Schultz Gattino’s Essentials of Music Therapy Assessment, the music therapy community is presented with a text that is approachable, well-researched, applicable, and timely. Gattino has provided a manual for students seeking to understand the historical precedent for music therapy assessment, for new and experienced clinicians who seek guidance on best practices for assessment protocols, and for educators who wish to communicate both. Each chapter begins with a broad question about the section topic and ends with a short summary that answers that question. This is an example of the way the author leads readers to read with intent and provides tools to ensure that information is straightforward and user-friendly. Gattino has done the incredible work of synthesizing information from music therapy...