Date of Award
Spring 2-28-2025
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Major
Expressive Therapies
First Advisor
Dr. Mitchell Kossak
Second Advisor
Dr. Kelvin Ramirez
Third Advisor
Dr. Michael Viega
Abstract
This study investigated healthcare workers experiences in hospital provided virtual songwriting groups. Groups were led by a board-certified music therapist and prompted by one of three chosen themes from the hospital’s motto: to heal, to teach, to discover. Specifically, this work aimed to understand the role of songwriting as an arts-based intervention and its impact on aspects of workplace community with healthcare workers.
Post group interviews were conducted and analyzed, which resulted in the emergence of seven major themes including: Sense of Purpose, Point of Connection and Community, Positive Engagement and Collaboration, Enhancing Mood State and Evoking Emotions, Impact of Aesthetic Beauty, Innovation and Creative Resource, Accessibility and Empowerment. Additional context is explored throughout the project pertaining to medical staff stressors and vulnerabilities, this researcher’s progression of establishing integrated arts programming within a large-scale healthcare system, and the concept of using art as workplace wellness support.
Recommended Citation
Block, Seneca, "OUR SONG: VIRTUAL GROUP SONGWRITING WITH MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS" (2025). Expressive Therapies Dissertations. 2.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_therapies_dissertation/2
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