Date of Award
5-10-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Copyright Status, No Creative Commons License
All Rights Reserved
Degree Name
Master of Science in Music Therapy
Department
Music Therapy
School
School of Arts & Sciences
First Advisor
Amanda MacRae
Abstract
Little is known about the lived experience of parents who participate in their child’s in-home music therapy sessions. This descriptive phenomenological inquiry explored the experience of a parent who participates in her child’s in-home music therapy sessions. Through a thematic analysis of the data, five themes emerged: Parental Concern Regarding Jack’s Participation Style, Appreciation for Music Therapist, Claire Finds Joy in Jack’s Joy, Ambiguity of Mother’s Role, and Questioning the “Right Way.” An important finding in this research highlights the necessity of a parent understanding their role in music therapy sessions with their children. The study underscored the importance of clear communication and collaborative decision-making between therapists and parents.
Related Pillar(s)
Study
Recommended Citation
Raicaldo, Dana, "A Parent's Experience During Their Autistic Child's In-Home Music Therapy" (2024). Theses & Dissertations. 197.
https://digitalcommons.molloy.edu/etd/197
