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

In the present era, statistics for emotional trauma are astonishing: 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, this volume 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 to provide not only the scientific underpinnings but also numerous tools and practical applications for day-to-day studio interactions. Trauma and the Voice: A Guide for Singers, Teachers, and Other Practitioners investigates a myriad of concepts, including the physiology of trauma, how trauma's impact on the brain influences learning, polyvagal theory, human attachment theory, and other psychological concepts filtered through the lens of culturally responsive and human-centered pedagogy.