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Hanser continues describing the journey through additional case studies. Treatment is often accompanied by side effects, pain, and suffering, as told through Shula’s story. Accepting the diagnosis and understanding its ramifications can be a source of additional challenges. Recovery may be accompanied by rehabilitation and new lifestyles and habits, but it may also spawn a period of hibernation to prepare for re-entry into the world of the healthy. Garrison’s experience of being diagnosed with cancer is one of shock and acceptance. Arthur’s story exemplifies resilience after serious illness. Sometimes our companions have no treatment options or do not recover. In these cases, acceptance of a chronic condition or loss of functioning may be the focus of music therapy. Karl contemplates the final destination of his life. Music is a faithful accompaniment all along the way.
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Hanser, S.B. (2016). The Journey from Illness to Wellness. In: Integrative Health through Music Therapy. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-38477-5_9
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