Literature Review The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship among survivors of child abuse in music therapy sessions on reported self-esteem and perceived locus of control. Sawyer and Judd (2012) define child abuse as a “tragedy that harms children psychologically, emotionally, and physically, while disrupting their healthy development.” Survivors of childhood trauma must live in fear of the accused perpetrator, face numerous court cases, and manage complications associated with changes in family dynamics. Although it is typically associated with abuse, because child neglect is legally separate, it will not be included in this study when referring to typical abuse (Sawyer & Judd, 2012). As cited in an article by Sawyer and Judd, nearly 3.3 million cases of alleged child abuse have been reported in the United States of America (2012); this has profound implications in the field of music therapy due to the large amount of potential clients. There are several areas that need to be considered when treating a survivor of child abuse: the need for safety and trust, sense of belonging, protection from perceived people or real threats, facing the accused in court, prevention of revictimization and empowerment (Sawyer & Judd, 2012). Davis, 2005, states that “children terrorized by sexual abuse, neglect, physical abuse, or wartime atrocities may suffer lasting wounds, nightmares, depression, and troubled adolescence involving substance abuse, binge eating, or aggression.” Victims of child abuse need to regain a sense of control over their lives. Experiencing healthy relationships, seeking care from adults, and helping them learn resilience are all interventions that have been well documented (Sawyer & Judd, 2...... half of paper...... and Development, 80(1) , 77-85.Myers, D.G. (2005). Exploring psychology: Sixth edition in modules (6th ed.: Worth.Rickson, D.J., & Wills, W.G. (2003). Music therapy for promoting prosocial behavior in aggressive adolescent boys: one pilot study. Journal of Music Therapy, 40(4), 283-301. Sawyer, C. and Judd, R. (2012). .doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2012.661243Smith, L. (2012). Sparking divas! Therapeutic music video groups with at-risk youth Music Therapy Perspectives, 30(1), 17-24. A.K., Hahna, ND and McKinney, C. H. (2006) Group music therapy with women who have experienced intimate partner violence Music Therapy Perspectives, 24 (2), 80-86 retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/199553887?accountid.=33279