Date of Award
Spring 5-4-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Major
Expressive Therapies
First Advisor
Leticia Prieto Alvarez
Abstract
This literature review aims to explore and expand the use of music therapy in the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), two diagnoses that frequently co-occur. The paper first explores music therapy research in each diagnosis separately and then offers areas where music therapy interventions can be incorporated into the Concurrent Treatment of Substance Use Disorder and PTSD using Prolonged Exposure (COPE) treatment model developed by Sudie Back. The COPE model is a widely used, efficacious 12-week cognitive behavioral treatment method that has not previously included music therapy interventions. However, there are multiple ways that music therapy could be incorporated to support COPE patients’ successful recovery, including songwriting, receptive music for relaxation, and drum circle activities for trauma processing. This literature review includes treatment recommendations and suggestions for further research.
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Beutel, Forest, "Incorporating Music Therapy into the COPE Treatment Model: A Literature Review" (2025). Expressive Therapies Theses. 41.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_therapies_theses/41
