%0 Journal Article
%T Towards a state of play: A case study exploring insight
%A Maybelle Swaney
%J British Journal of Music Therapy
%@ 2059-9773
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1359457519841906
%X This article presents an improvisational approach to insight-oriented therapy in music therapy with a woman with severe cognitive impairments following haemorrhagic stroke. Analysis of five clinical excerpts across 40 sessions demonstrates how a prepared improvised musical experience can facilitate meaningful self-exploration in dialogue, leading to a renewed self-identity in life after brain injury. The therapist¡¯s reflective processing is integral to the therapeutic outcomes; these are examined alongside the casework material. This article suggests that insight-oriented musical experiences may be one way of supporting the emotional health of individuals living with the enduring consequences of severe brain injury in slow-stream rehabilitation or long-term neurological care
%K emotional rehabilitation
%K insight-oriented therapy
%K long-term care
%K music therapy
%K severe brain injury
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1359457519841906