This paper describes an integrative approach to working therapeutically with individual children who have emotional and behavioural difficulties which combines music therapy with other creative therapies (particularly play therapy and dramatherapy). The development of this way of working in response to spontaneous interactions initiated by children is described, as are its underlying person-centred principles. The advantages of, and potential objections to, such an approach are considered. A case study is used to illustrate the approach.
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