Music therapy in adoption and trauma: Therapy that makes a difference after placement (Gravestock) — Reviewed by Francis Myerscough

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Music therapy in adoption and trauma: Therapy that makes a difference after placement (Gravestock)

Reviewed by Francis Myerscough

Title: Music therapy in adoption and trauma: Therapy that makes a difference after placement Author: Joy Gravestock Publication year: 2021 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Pages: 224 ISBN: 178592537

REVIEWER BIOGRAPHY

Francis Myerscough is an HCPC-registered music therapist with experience working with children, young people, and families in adoption support, education and local children’s services settings, currently as a therapist in a harmful sexual behaviour service for young people. Francis is the founder of Phoenix Song Project, a music therapy project for trans and non-binary people, which they now co-manage with others from trans and non-binary communities. Francis is passionate about trauma-informed therapy work, biopsychosocial integration, and about communities’ voice and leadership in shaping the structures and systems that support their health and wellbeing. [fmyerscoughmusictherapist@gmail.com]