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

by Emily Jaworski Koriath (editor)

In the present era, statistics for emotional trauma are 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 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.

235 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 7, 2023

Reviews

[Whitney Dodds · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very helpful explanation of how trauma can impact the body as a whole, and specifically, how it impacts voice users and singers. The author provides lots of practical applications that can be utilized in the voice studio. There are parts that felt a little "woo-woo" for me, but because the author backs it up with such thorough research, I could get on board. An excellent resource for voice professionals!