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Music for Women (Survivors of Violence): A Feminist Music Therapy Interactive eBook

Taking advantage of the incredible powers of music to heal and facilitate change, this interactive e-book is packed with diverse pop music (audio & video) and guided readings. Its format provides easy access for listening and reading—great for personal use or in therapy work.

Available Now

Music for Women (Survivors of Violence): A Feminist Music Therapy Interactive eBook

Taking advantage of the incredible powers of music to heal and facilitate change, this interactive e-book is packed with diverse pop music (audio & video) and guided readings. Its format provides easy access for listening and reading—for therapy or outside work.

Research, Publications & Clinical Interests:

I specialize in work with survivors of violence, people with disabilities, and in palliative care, with current research interests in Feminist Music Therapy and its use for empowerment.

Speaking Engagements:

I speak regularly nationally and internationally on issues related to my research, publications and clinical interests. Most recently I highlight findings from my book, “Music for Women (Survivors of Violence)” on how women can use music/music therapy for personal growth and empowerment, and how women survivors can use music to recover from the harm of abuse.

Beyond #MeToo Project

 

The Beyond #MeToo Project is a participatory action research project designed to eliminate male violence against women. This project culminated in a film that explores the use of music to challenge our culture of male violence against women. It captures the experiences of Concordia university music therapy professor and students/alumni as they listen to women’s stories in pop culture and then create their own songs and music videos giving voice to their own understanding of male violence..

VIDEOs

Beyond #Metoo. A Film by Sandi Curtis

Dear Patriarchy, Emily Reuangrith

I Take Them Back, Marie-Fatima Rudolf

On Se Souvient, Eleanor Hart

Speak, Trina Chakrabarti

To Be Free, Sandi Curtis

You Should’ve Known Better, Ingrid Wissink

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Music for Women (Survivors of Violence): A Feminist Music Therapy Interactive eBook

“Anyone who, like this reviewer, survived various relationship traumas by belting out Gloria Gaynors 1978 hit ‘I Will Survive’ will recognize the ethos behind this book, designed to harness the power of music to heal and soothe the soul.”

—Amanda Haste

“Curtis’ expertise in the use of music to support women survivors of violence shines through in this book.”

—Deborah Seabrook

“Professor Curtis demonstrates her in – depth knowledge of the subject matter, and as well offers a creative and life affirming way to help women regain their self – esteem through the power of music.”

—Yehudit Silverman
 

Taking advantage of the incredible powers of music to heal and facilitate change, this interactive e-book is packed with diverse pop music (audio & video) and guided readings.  One of the more than 200 powerful songs by women singer-songwriters is “Rise Up” by Andra Day. 

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To help during challenging times and in honor of the many strong singer/songwriters, I am sending out via social media songs of inspiration. You can find some of the best here. Enjoy!     In this Song of Inspiration Lady Gaga shows us the importance of...

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Dr. Susan Hadley’s Book Review of “Music for Women”

Dr. Susan Hadley’s Book Review of “Music for Women”

Music for Women (Survivors of Violence): A Feminist Music Therapy Interactive eBook achieves what it set out to do. The first part (chapters 1-6) provides a broad base of information about gender, its impact on women’s health and well-being, women’s self-worth,...

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