Use of music videos in the treatment of complex trauma

Authors

  • Diana Christine Hereld Pepperdine University University of California, San Diego
  • Marissa Yoshizawa Pepperdine University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v15i1.856

Keywords:

Music, Complex Trauma, Emotion Regulation, Music Videos

Abstract

A single case study is presented of an 11-year-old biracial female residing in foster care. The client was referred for a history of pervasive and complex developmental trauma and was seen in the context of community-based psychological services for approximately one year. In addition to the provision of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), the utilization of music videos proved uniquely effective in the delivery of psychoeducation, emotion identification and regulation, and ultimate creation of the trauma narrative. As trauma-informed arts-based therapies rise in popularity, this case study examines some advantages and special considerations for the use of music videos in the treatment of complex developmental trauma. 

Keywords: Music, Complex Trauma, Emotion Regulation, Music Videos

Author Biographies

Diana Christine Hereld, Pepperdine University University of California, San Diego

Diana Hereld is a doctoral candidate of Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles. She is currently involved in research and clinical practice in neuropsychology at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. She holds a Master of Arts in Music from the University of California, San Diego.

Marissa Yoshizawa, Pepperdine University

Marissa Yoshizawa holds a Master of Social Work and is a doctoral candidate of clinical psychology at Pepperdine University.

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Published

2023-01-30

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2023): Music and Medicine January

Section

Full Length Articles