This paper presents a study of song creations in music therapy with critically ill children. It consists of three parts. Part I presents an outline of individual and environmental health concepts in relation to children (families) with cancer and music therapy – including a short introduction to the literature on song creations in paediatric oncology settings. Part II presents a case study of one song and its development and history. Part III offers an analysis and interpretation of themes relating to the song phenomena – ending with a discussion of the findings within an ecological health perspective.
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