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Charlotte Lindvang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Psychology at Aalborg University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Copenhagen. She is affiliated with the Center for Documentation and Research in Music Therapy (CEDOMUS) and the interdisciplinary research group TEN (Time, Existence and Nature Connection). As academic coordinator of the postgraduate education program 'Music, Psychology and Health,' she plays a key administrative role in addition to her teaching and research responsibilities.
Dr. Lindvang's research focuses on the application of music therapy to benefit individuals facing various challenges across multiple contexts. Her work particularly emphasizes how music therapy can foster connections to nature and the more-than-human world, contributing to sustainability and ecological awareness. She investigates the meaning of life through guided imagery and music, especially in early-stage dementia, and explores how music listening can regulate emotions and improve well-being. Her research integrates psychoanalytic traditions with more contemporary ecological perspectives, reflecting an evolving theoretical framework.
Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward ecological consciousness in music therapy, with increasing focus on nature connection, eco-formation, and sustainability. Alongside this ecological turn, she maintains a robust research program in traditional music therapy applications for dementia care, schizophrenia, and professional training of music therapists. Her work bridges clinical practice with theoretical development, particularly through cybernetic psychology and resonant learning models that emphasize the therapist's professional identity formation.
- PAMI: Quality improvement in care culture for people with dementia through personalized musical interactions (2024-2028)
- Experiences with Mindful Music in mild dementia (2020-present)
- Investigation of Danish music therapists' supervision, guidance and teaching of other professional groups (2024-2025)
- CEDOMUS: Center for Documentation and Research in Music Therapy (2012-present)
Dr. Lindvang actively contributes to the academic community through her supervision of students and participation in numerous research projects. Her collaborative work extends across multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her research interests. She regularly presents at conferences and workshops on topics ranging from lamentation practices to the body in music therapy, demonstrating her commitment to both scholarly discourse and public engagement.
