Evidence-based clinical practice: the effectiveness of music-based intervention for women experiencing forgiveness/grief issues

J Evid Based Soc Work. 2010 Oct;7(5):361-76. doi: 10.1080/15433710903323870.

Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of individual grief counselling using music-based intervention for women who had unresolved forgiveness/grief issues due to the loss of a loved one. Each individual (N = 21) completed the 12 bi-weekly grief counselling sessions, in which the pretest and posttest data were collected. The results suggest that music-based intervention made a positive impact on the individuals who had current unresolved forgiveness/grief issues and depression symptoms. A strong positive correlation was observed between their perception of unresolved forgiveness/grief issues and their depression levels. Implications for evidence-based social work practice are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Depression / therapy*
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Female
  • Grief*
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations*
  • Mental Health
  • Middle Aged
  • Music Therapy / methods*