Music Therapy Final Flashcards
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What is music therapy?
disciple in which credentialed professionals (MTA) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well being
CAMT
Canadian Association of Music Therapists
What is CAMT
federally incorporated, self-regulated non-profit professional association
What are the requirements to become a MTA
- completion of a Bachelor/Graduate degree in music therapy
- proficient in guitar, piano, voice
- know psychology and have experience
- must complete a 1000 hr supervised internship
- must write Certification Board of Music Therapists Examination (CBMT)
- every 5 years MTA must maintain their credential through CAMT continuing education process
Personal qualifications of a MT
- musician (excellent musical skills)
- therapist (interest in helping others)
Music therapists using the act of psychotherapy need to become a member of the _________
CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario)
Only members of ________ can use the protected title “Registered Psychotherapist”
CRPO
With whom does a MT work with? List a few examples
- all ages and diagnosis
- ABI, pain, autism, geriatric care, cancer, neonatal care, mental health difficulties, palliative care, teens at risk, personal growth, substance abuse
Where do MT’s work?
- medical hosiptals
- clinics
- group homes
- prisons
- schools
- mental health facilities
- private practice
What does a session look like?
- Hello song
- Music therapy interventions
- Good bye song
6 different types of music therapy interventions
- pre-composed music
- song-writing
- improvisation
- lyric analysis
- singing
- listening
Precomposed music
- doesn’t always evoke positive memories
- can evoke trauma
Listening
- helps to develop cognitive skills such as attention and memory
In early to mid stage dementia, listening can provide________
a sense of familiarity and increase orientation to reality
Singing
assists in the development of articulation, rhythm, and breath control
Singing in a group setting can improve_______
social skills and foster a greater awareness of others
Singing with those with dementia can encourage_________
reminiscence and discussions of the past, while reducing anxiety and fear
Songwriting
- facilitates the sharing of feelings, ideas, and experiences
Songwriting with hospitalized children
expressing and understanding fears
Songwriting with a patient with a terminal illness
- examines feelings about the meaning of life and death
- opportunity for creating a legacy or a shared experience with a loved one prior to death
Lyric analysis
using existing songs to facilitated meaningful discussion
Improvising
- a creative, nonverbal means of expressing thoughts and feelings
- opportunity to try new instruments and new skills
What is the process to receive music therapy?
- Referral
- Assessment
- Goals
- Treatment plan (interventions)
- Reports and re-assessments
Referral process
- no music prescription
- anyone can make a referall
- all ages and diagnosis