Wlodarczyk (2007)
Topic: Effect of music therapy on spirituality.
Key MT Strategies:
· Song singing
· Improvisation
· Music as a Life Review
· Music for Prayer or Worship
· Gift Songs
Results:
· MT sessions stimulated more subject-initiated discussions of spiritual issues
· 75% Requested Spiritual Music
· 35% Initiated Discussion of Spiritual Issues
· Statistically significant increase in spiritual well-being scores on music days.
Kirkland, et. al (2014)
Topic: Useful intervention strategies used in music therapy and spiritual care collaboration
Key MT Strategies:
· Ambient music played during arrival and departure.
· Utilization of the iso principle.
· Flexibility
Results:
· MT provided an outlet for: social involvement and cohesion, inclusion, identity, attachment and belonging, interaction, expression, positive moods, and comfort.