The experiences of women in substance use disorder treatment engaging in parent-child music therapy groups
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Author: Cole, Halley
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This thematic analysis explores the experiences of women in substance use disorder treatment who have participated in parent-child music therapy groups ("Mommy & Me Music Therapy") and how these groups may contribute to parent-child bonding, parental self-efficacy, and social support among parents. Five women with substance use disorders who resided at the participating facility and engaged in at least six weeks of Mommy & Me Music Therapy groups took part in semi-structured interviews. Interview content was transcribed, analyzed, and coded. Themes that arose include improved parenting skills, parent-child relationship, feelings about self, community support, and outside uses of music. Throughout these themes, participants acknowledged how these groups impacted them in terms of bonding with their child, connecting with other women in the group, and striving to be the best possible parent for their child. Implications from the research include the importance of allowing a space for verbal processing within music therapy and including systems and family-based therapy training in music therapy education.
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2023
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62 pages
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