This practical book describes the specific use of receptive (listening) methods and techniques in music therapy clinical practice and research, including relaxa tion with music for children and adults, the use of visualisation and imagery, m usic and collage, song-lyric discussion, vibroacoustic applications, music and m ovement techniques, and other forms of aesthetic listening to music. The authors explain these receptive methods of intervention using a format that enables pra ctitioners to apply them in practice and make informed choices about music suita ble for each of the different techniques. Protocols are described step-by-step, with reference to the necessary environment, conditions, skills and appropriate musical material.Receptive Methods in Music Therapy will prove indispensable to music therapy students, practitioners, educators and researchers.