Nordoff–Robbins music therapy

The Nordoff–Robbins approach to music therapy is a method developed to help children with psychological, physical, or developmental disabilities.[1] It originated from the collaboration of Paul Nordoff and Clive Robbins,[2] which began in 1958,[3] with early influences from Rudolph Steiner and anthroposophical philosophy and teachings.[4] Nordoff–Robbins music therapy asserts that music therapy can improve communication, support change, and help people live more resourcefully and creatively.[2] Nordoff–Robbins music therapy training programs exist in various countries such as the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, and South Africa.[5]

Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy

Founded by Clive Robbins and his wife Carol Robbins, the Nordoff–Robbins Center for Music Therapy at New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, opened in 1989.[6] The center is affiliated with New York University's Graduate Music Therapy Program. It provides music therapy services to people with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, behavioral disorders, developmental delays, sensory impairments, and psychiatric disorders, offers advanced music therapy training, presents lectures to professional audiences, publishes musical and instructional materials, and disseminates information and resources. The center also conducts and publishes research, maintaining an extensive archive that includes recordings and documentation of the work of Nordoff and Robbins (1959–1976). The archive is updated by contemporary clinical work. Ongoing research in clinical practice focuses on the role of music therapy in addressing the needs of clients in different areas of disability, such as autism spectrum disorder, stroke, and hearing impairment. It serves as a resource for music therapists, students, the media, and the public, and provides consultant services. It hosts over 150 visitors annually.[5][7][8]

Molloy College

The Nordoff–Robbins Training Program at Molloy College, established in 2010, is an approved Nordoff–Robbins program in the US. It is located at the Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy College, an outpatient center serving children and adults in the Long Island and metropolitan New York area.[9]

References

  1. ^ Nordoff, Paul; Robbins, Clive (2004). Therapy in Music for Handicapped Children. Barcelona Publishers. ISBN 978-1891278198.
  2. ^ a b Karkou, Vassliki (2006). Arts Therapies: A Research-based Map of the Field. Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 132ff. ISBN 978-0443072567.
  3. ^ Adler, Constance (February 11, 1991). "See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Heal Me". New York.
  4. ^ Guerrero, Nina; Marcus, David; Turry, Alan (2014). "Nordoff–Robbins Music Therapy". In Wheeler, Barbara (ed.). Music therapy Handbook (2nd ed.). Phoenixville: Guilford. ISBN 9781462518036.
  5. ^ a b Simpson, Fraser (2009). The Nordoff-Robbins adventure : fifty years of creative music therapy. London.: James & James Publishers. ISBN 9781906507060.
  6. ^ "About the Center". Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy". New York University. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  8. ^ Simpson, Fraser (2007). Every note counts : the story of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy. London: James and James. ISBN 9781903942796.
  9. ^ "The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy College". Retrieved 1 February 2015.
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