An Introduction to Music Therapy Lori F Gooding

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An Introduction to Music Therapy Lori F. Gooding, Ph. D. , MT-BC, NICU-MT

An Introduction to Music Therapy Lori F. Gooding, Ph. D. , MT-BC, NICU-MT

What is Music Therapy? • Music Therapy is the clinical and evidencebased use of

What is Music Therapy? • Music Therapy is the clinical and evidencebased use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program (AMTA, 2009)

What do Music Therapists do? • Assess strengths and weaknesses in the following areas:

What do Music Therapists do? • Assess strengths and weaknesses in the following areas: affective, emotional and behavioral responses, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills • Design music sessions for individuals and groups based on client needs using patient/client preferred music and interventions like: music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance, and learning through music • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, ongoing evaluation, and follow up and discharge planning.

What Objectives can Music Therapy Address? • • • Promote wellness Manage stress Alleviate

What Objectives can Music Therapy Address? • • • Promote wellness Manage stress Alleviate pain Express feelings Enhance memory Improve communication Promote physical rehabilitation Enhance/improve socialization Teach/enhance educational objectives

Misconceptions about Music Therapy Treatment • Musical ability is required to benefit from music

Misconceptions about Music Therapy Treatment • Musical ability is required to benefit from music therapy • Certain types of music are more therapeutic than others. – All styles of music can be useful in effecting change in a client or patient's life. – Individual's preferences, circumstances and need for treatment, and the client or patient's goals help to determine the types of music a music therapist may use (AMTA, 1999)

What Populations can Benefit from Music Therapy? • Children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly

What Populations can Benefit from Music Therapy? • Children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly with mental health needs • Individuals with developmental and learning disabilities • Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other aging related conditions • Individuals with substance abuse problems • Individuals with brain injuries and physical disabilities • Individuals with acute and chronic pain, including mothers in labor. • Premature infants • Individuals who are terminally ill

Who can practice Music Therapy? (MT -BC Qualifications) • Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy

Who can practice Music Therapy? (MT -BC Qualifications) • Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy with 6 -month clinical internship in approved site • National Certification Test • College curriculum and faculty qualifications approved by the American Music Therapy Association • MT-BCs are the only certified, degreed professionals doing music therapy in medical settings.

Music Therapy Degrees at FSU • Bachelors of Music. Therapy (50 yrs. ) •

Music Therapy Degrees at FSU • Bachelors of Music. Therapy (50 yrs. ) • Master of Music-Therapy -need qualifications for professional practice • Ph. D. - Music Ed with emphasis in Therapy – Admission requires M. M. & 2 years clinical experience

Clinical Example: Procedural Support (IV Stick/ER) Using Distraction, Successive Approximation, Age-appropriate music

Clinical Example: Procedural Support (IV Stick/ER) Using Distraction, Successive Approximation, Age-appropriate music

Clinical Example: Pediatric Inpatient

Clinical Example: Pediatric Inpatient

Clinical Example: Mental Health Group Counseling

Clinical Example: Mental Health Group Counseling

Clinical Example: Special Education

Clinical Example: Special Education

For More Information • American Music Therapy Association – www. musictherapy. org • FSU

For More Information • American Music Therapy Association – www. musictherapy. org • FSU Music Therapy Program – 644 -4565 (Jayne Standley, Director)