This book deals with the family centered music therapy in the neonatology (NICU) and presentsa music therapeutic concept for the accompaniment of families with a premature infantand at least one sibling. The aim of the concept is to increase the self-efficacy of thebaby, the parents and the sibling, and to foster family ties which are already developing prenatally.In order to fully support the families in their process, the illustrated concept presentsa music therapy support, which begins prenatally in case of a high-risk pregnancy and is continuedperi- and postnatal. However, it can be started or stopped at any time according tothe indication or contraindication and is also recommendable for pregnant women withoutrisk factors and mature newborns.The music therapy aims primarily at the beginning of the parent-child-bonding and the sibling-bonding as the most important protection factor in the child development and promotesa positive development of the child after the discharge from the neonatological careunit. The time during a high-risk pregnancy and after premature birth is characterized byfear, hope, disappointment, confidence, cohesion and self-assertion. High demands are alsomade on the sibling, who is not only experiences a prolongation of parental care and attention,but must also learn to tolerate and deal with it. The sibling must also bear the burdenson the parents. The stay of a newborn in a neonatal intensive care unit represents a crisisand stressful situation for the entire family.Music therapy in the neonatology offers diverse and effective interventions to promotebonding development between the premature infant, the parents, and the siblings.It helps the parents and the siblings to improve their sensitivity in dealing with the prematureinfant. The music establishes on the intrauterine acoustic experience and helps to enrichthe highly technical environment of the intensive care unit with something familiar andhuman. It supports the premature infant in the adaptation of the extrauterine environmentand promotes the perceptions that contribute to the structural and functional developmentof the child and the thriving of sensory perception. Music therapy is an important preventivemeasure for the stability and development of a premature infant and can complete the existingmedical treatment offer.weiterlesen