As a music therapy educator, Susan’s goal is not only to teach students about a variety of health conditions and music therapy approaches, but to help them to learn more about themselves in order to be more effective therapists. Her philosophy of education is that people learn by doing and that it has a longer lasting impact if people enjoy it and it is meaningful. Therefore in her classes she integrates theory, practice, and personal experiences. She also challenges students to look at the various ways that gender, race, class, age, religion, sexuality, ability, and culture impact the therapeutic relationship.
She is editor of Feminist Perspectives in Music Therapy (Barcelona Publishers, 2006), Psychodynamic Music Therapy: Case Studies (Barcelona Publishers, 2003) and co-editor (with George Yancy) of Narrative Identities: Psychologists Engaged in Self-Construction (Jessica Kingsley Press, 2005). Her published articles, chapters and reviews appear in the Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, The Australian Journal of Music Therapy, Music Therapy Perspectives, The Arts in Psychotherapy, Popular Music and Society, The Dynamics of Music Psychotherapy (Barcelona Publishers, 1998) and Analytical Music Therapy (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002). She has served on the editorial review board of the Australian Journal of Music Therapy and is on the editorial board of Barcelona Publishers’ Monograph Series Qualitative Inquiries in Music Therapy. She is also a language consultant for the Nordic Journal of Music Therapy.
Susan belongs to several professional organizations including the American Music Therapy Association and the Australian Music Therapy Association.
Susan resides in Pittsburgh, PA, with her husband George Yancy, and her three very energetic young boys.
PUBLICATIONS
Edited Books/Monographs:
- Qualitative Inquiries in Music Therapy: A Monograph Series. Volume Four. (Forthcoming, 2008)
- Feminist Perspectives in Music Therapy. Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers (2006).
- Narrative Identities: Psychologists Engaged in Self-Construction. Co-edited with George Yancy. London: Jessica Kingsley Press (2005).
- Psychodynamic Music Therapy: Case Studies. Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers (2003).
Articles:
- “Expanding music therapy practice: Incorporating the feminist frame,” (with Jane Edwards) Arts in Psychotherapy (2007).
- “The Polyphonic Potential of Music and the Human Psyche” Introduction to Edith Lecourt’s
- “The Psychic Functions of Music,” Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, Vol. 13(2), 151–153, 2004.
- “Sorry for the Silence: A Contribution From Feminist Theory to the Discourse(s) Within Music Therapy” (with Jane Edwards) VOICES: International Forum for Music Therapy, Main Issues Vol.4 no.2, Art.#152, Released July 1, 2004.
- “Meaning Making Through Narrative Inquiry: Exploring the Life of Clive Robbins,” Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, Vol. 12 (1), 34-54, 2003.
- “Exploring Relationships Between Mary Priestley’s Life and Work.” Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, Vol. 10 (2), 2001.
- “A Comparative Analysis of the Philosophical Premises Underlying Creative Music Therapy and Analytical Music Therapy.” The Australian Journal of Music Therapy, Vol. 10, 3-19, 1999.
- "A Rationale for the Use of Songs with Children Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation." The Australian Journal of Music Therapy, Vol. 7, 16-27, 1996.
Book Chapters:
- “Embracing Feminism: An Overview,” Introduction in Feminist Perspectives in Music Therapy. Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers (2006), pp. 1–35.
- “Developing a Feminist Pedagogical Approach in Music Therapy,” in Feminist Perspectives in Music Therapy. Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers (2006), pp. 393–413.
- “Preface” with George Yancy in Narrative Identities: Psychologists Engaged in Self-Construction. Co-edited with George Yancy. London: Jessica Kingsley Press (2005).
- “Psychodynamic Music Therapy: An Overview,” Introduction in Psychodynamic Music Therapy: Case Studies. Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers (2003), pp.1–20.
- “Theoretical Bases of Analytical Music Therapy” in Johannes Th. Eschen (ed.) Analytical Music Therapy. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers (2002), pp. 34–48.
- “Transferences Coming to Awareness through Improvisational Music Therapy,” in The Dynamics of Music Psychotherapy, Kenneth E. Bruscia (ed.). Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers (1998), pp. 249–286.
Book Reviews:
- "Carolyn Kenny’s Music & Life in the Field of Play: An Anthology." Nordic Journal of Music Therapy (Forthcoming).
- "Michael McGuire (ed.) Psychiatric Music Therapy in the community: The Legacy of Florence Tyson." Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, Vol. 14 (1), 83, 2005.
- "Tony Wigram’s Improvisation: Methods and Techniques for Music Therapy Clinicians, Educators and Students." In Music Therapy Perspectives, Vol. 22 (2), 128–130, 2004.
- "Mary Anne Froelich’s Music Therapy with Hospitalized Children: A Creative Arts Child Life Approach." The Arts in Psychotherapy Vol. 29 (2), 119-120, 2002.
- "Lisa Summer’s Music: The New Age Elixer". Popular Music and Society Vol. 25, Issue 3/4, Fall/Winter 2001: 194-197.
- "The Music Within You by Katsch, S. & Merle-Fishman, C. (1998)." Music Therapy Perspectives, Vol. 17 (2) 1999.
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Barr, Stephen
Berry, James
Cameron, Kathy
Davidson, Warren
Douds, Nathan
Glover, David
Gray, Colleen
Grubbs, Jeff
Hadley, Susan
Hahna, Nicole
Hawk, Stephen
Johnson, Heather
Knaub, Maribeth
Kiser, Candice
Kush, Jason
Meixner, Brian
Riggs, Paige
Sakins, Renate
Solomon, Nanette
Steele, Stacey
Utsch, Glenn
Dr. Susan Hadley
Dr. Susan Hadley, MT-BC, associate professor of music therapy and board certified music therapist, received her B.A. degree in music therapy and cello performance from the University of Melbourne, Australia. She also holds a post baccalaureate degree in special education from the University of Western Australia in Perth, Australia. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in music therapy and psycho-educational processes from Temple University, Pennsylvania.
As a music therapy clinician, Susan has worked with a wide variety of clients including children, adolescents and adults with medical conditions, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, psychiatric disorders, a history of substance abuse, and older adults.
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