Trauma and the Voice: A Guide for Singers, Teachers, and Other Practitioners

In the present era, statistics for emotional trauma are astonishing: over half of American seventeen-year-olds have experienced or witnessed it firsthand, and the next person you meet is more likely to carry nervous system trauma than to be left-handed. This carries over into the applied music studio where the world of emotions and feelings undoubtedly play a crucial role.

An indispensable resource for the modern voice teacher, Trauma and the Voice: A Guide for Singers, Teachers, and Other Practitioners explores the body?s response to trauma and practical ways that singing teachers can adapt the principles of trauma-informed care while maintaining ethical boundaries. Emily Jaworski Koriath gathers perspectives and research from across the fields of psychology, speech pathology, and vocal music education, andcontributors investigate a myriad of concepts including the physiology of trauma, the impact of trauma on learning, polyvagal theory, human attachment theory, and other relevant psychological concepts. The book provides not only the scientific underpinnings but also numerous tools and practical applications for daily studio interactions.

CONTENIDO:

Introduction
Preface

Part 1. Scientific Foundations
1. Fundamentals of Trauma by Emily Jaworski Koriath
2. The Polyvagal Theory by Heleen Grooten
3. Attachment Theory and Developmental Trauma by Emily Jaworski Koriath
4. Current Research by Elisa Monti

Part 2. The roel of the voice practitioner
5. Singing in Co-Harmony: An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Voice Care by
6. Ethical Scope of Practice by Emily Jaworski Koriath
7. When Music Makes the Wound by Emily Jaworski Koriath

Part 3. A new way forward
8. Finding Stable Ground by Emily Jaworski Koriath
9. Studio Adaptations by Emily Jaworski Koriath and Lauren A. Cook

Part 4. Our Bodies, Our Voices: Body Diversity as an Element of Inclusivity
10. Vocal Dignity by Megan Durham and Emma Lynn Abrams

Conclusion: Trauma Awareness as a Social Justice Practice by Emily Jaworski Koriath