Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive therapy, pioneered by Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s, is a structured approach to addressing psychological distress by focusing on the influence of thoughts on emotions and behaviors. All cognitive therapies involve the basic assumption that human beings have control over their feelings, and that how individuals feel about something depends on how they think about it. Unlike psychoanalytic methods that delve into unconscious processes or humanistic approaches emphasizing...

Beck's Cognitive Therapy

Beck's Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive therapy is a psychological approach designed to address distortions in thinking, which can lead to negative emotions and unrealistic beliefs. These cognitive distortions often influence how individuals interpret and respond to situations, exacerbating emotional distress. Below are some prevalent cognitive distortions, their characteristics, and examples of how they manifest in thought processes.
Arbitrary Inference
Arbitrary inference involves making conclusions without sufficient...

Modeling in Therapy

Modeling in Therapy

Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...

Humanistic Therapy

Humanistic Therapy

Humanistic therapies emphasize personal growth, self-understanding, and the fulfillment of human potential. Rooted in the belief that individuals inherently strive toward self-actualization, these approaches encourage clients to explore their feelings and experiences in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Humanistic therapies differ from psychodynamic approaches by focusing on conscious experiences, present circumstances, and the potential for self-improvement rather than past conflicts...

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a structured, time-limited therapeutic approach initially developed to treat depression. It integrates key concepts from psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies, making it a uniquely eclectic framework. The therapy is rooted in the interpersonal theories of Adolph Meyer and Harry Stack Sullivan, as well as John Bowlby's attachment theory, and focuses on the interplay between interpersonal relationships and emotional well-being.

Behavior Therapy

Behavior Therapy

Behavior therapy incorporates diverse techniques rooted in classical conditioning principles to address maladaptive behaviors and anxiety disorders. These methods aim to reduce avoidance behaviors, foster adaptive coping mechanisms, and alter associations between stimuli and responses, making them effective in a wide range of therapeutic contexts.
Exposure therapy is a cornerstone of behavioral treatment for anxiety disorders. It involves systematic exposure to feared stimuli, either in real...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Disparities in Pain Evaluation and Treatment During Labor: A Racial and Ethnic Perspective.

Journal of clinical medicine·2025

Same author

Nursing Staff in a Large Hospital System Underutilize Insurance-Based Mental Health Services.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2024

Same author

A Comprehensive Approach to Addressing the Burnout Crisis Among US Health Care Workers: The Houston Methodist Experience.

Journal of psychiatric practice·2024

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 7, 2026

Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Published on: January 7, 2020

Integrating cognitive behavioral therapy into music therapy methods using a flexibility within fidelity framework.

John H Head¹, Namrata N Vasquez^2,3,4

¹Arts in Medicine Research Lab, Houston Methodist Academic Institute, Center for Performing Arts Medicine, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX, United States.

Frontiers in Psychiatry

|December 25, 2025

Summary

This study integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles into music therapy, demonstrating effective treatment for PTSD and anxiety. The findings highlight a novel approach combining these evidence-based practices for improved mental health outcomes.

Keywords:

cognitive behavioral therapy flexibility within fidelity mental health music therapy psychotherapy

More Related Videos

The use of Biofeedback in Clinical Virtual Reality: The INTREPID Project

The use of Biofeedback in Clinical Virtual Reality: The INTREPID Project

Published on: November 12, 2009

Assessment of Stress Effects on Cognitive Flexibility using an Operant Strategy Shifting Paradigm

Assessment of Stress Effects on Cognitive Flexibility using an Operant Strategy Shifting Paradigm

Published on: May 4, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 7, 2026

Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Published on: January 7, 2020

The use of Biofeedback in Clinical Virtual Reality: The INTREPID Project

The use of Biofeedback in Clinical Virtual Reality: The INTREPID Project

Published on: November 12, 2009

Assessment of Stress Effects on Cognitive Flexibility using an Operant Strategy Shifting Paradigm

Assessment of Stress Effects on Cognitive Flexibility using an Operant Strategy Shifting Paradigm

Published on: May 4, 2020

Area of Science:

Mental Health
Psychotherapy
Music Therapy

Background:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a well-researched, evidence-based mental health treatment.
Existing research compares music therapy with CBT, but not the integration of CBT principles within music therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the integration of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles into established music therapy methods.
To utilize a flexibility within fidelity framework for this integration.
To present a case example demonstrating this integrated approach.

Main Methods:

The study employed a case example to illustrate the application of CBT principles within music therapy.
Flexibility within fidelity served as the guiding framework for integration.
Four distinct music therapy methods were utilized.

Main Results:

The integrated approach successfully resolved symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Anxiety symptoms were also significantly reduced.
The case example demonstrated the practical efficacy of combining CBT and music therapy.

Conclusions:

Integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles into music therapy is a viable and effective treatment strategy.
This approach offers a novel method for addressing PTSD and anxiety.
The flexibility within fidelity framework supports successful clinical application.