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So Close, So Far: Music Therapy for a Young Cancer Patient from Gaza in an Israeli Hospital”

Presented By: 

Hala Hamdan
This presentation focuses on the transformative impact of music therapy sessions on children with cancer from Gaza and the West Bank, treated in an Israeli hospital by a Palestinian MT from Jaffa. It zeroes in on the case study of a 3-year-old cancer patient from Gaza, receiving treatment at Tel Aviv Hospital. Despite being far from home, the child finds solace in the close therapeutic relationship developed with her music therapist. This topic holds significant relevance for international music therapists working in diverse and challenging environments.

Session Start

February 1, 2025 5:45 pm GMT

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Session Length

60 minutes

Presenter Bios: 

Hala Hamdan is a Palestinian Music Therapist and Parental Counsellor with 12 years of experience, specializing in children with cancer, ASD, and emotional difficulties. Now based in Lisbon.