In this episode, Rachel talks about how she got into music therapy, as well as her experiences in the field and the importance of creating connections. She also touches on the changes she would like to see for the future of music therapy.
* this episode expresses our own opinions and experiences, and do not speak for the music therapy community.
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Definition of Music Therapy
Music therapy is a discipline in which credentialed professionals (MTA*) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains.
*Music Therapist Accredited/Musicothérapeute accrédité
Canadian Association of Music Therapists
June 2016
Outline:
Intro
Learning about Music Therapy
Classical Training Vs. MT Training
Relationship with Music
New MT Imposter Syndrome and Anxiousness
Social Media and Comparing
"The head game"
Neurologic Music Therapy
Quality of Life
Personal Approach
Other Meaningful Experiences
Recorded Sessions
MT Privilege, Accessibility
Advocate
Making the MT Field More Legitimate
Connections in the Therapeutic Relationship
Outro
Resource List
Definition of Music Therapy
Canadian Music Therapy Fund
Neurologic Music Therapy
OMREX Video
NMT Techniques and Definitions
Broca's Aphasia Article
Importance of Therapeutic Relationship Article
