scholarly journals Gestalt-Musicoterapia: Ampliando o Campo

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-62
Author(s):  
Lázaro Castro Silva NASCIMENTO
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Gestalt Therapy ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Arts And Health ◽  
Bibliographical Survey

Music Therapy is an autonomous and hybrid area arising from the relation between the knowledge and the practices of arts and health fields. Because of this hybridism, it bases some of its knowledge on other disciplines and other practices such as psychotherapies and, amongst them, Gestalt therapy. The research aims to investigate relations between Music therapy and Gestalt Therapy in order to reflect about a Gestalt Music Therapy. It is an exploratory research, developed as a systematic and unsystematic bibliographical survey, as well as with theoretical and political propositions. The literature shows that although there are works in this direction, the proposal of a Gestalt Music Therapy is still little explored, especially in Brazil, and it seems that there is still little opening for professionals Music therapists to seek specific training in Gestalt therapy.

scholarly journals How do music therapists use songwriting techniques and processes to facilitate self-expression with people who have eating disorders?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliza Pickard
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Clinical Notes ◽  
Safe Environment ◽  
Letting Go ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Therapeutic Context ◽  
Interpretative Approach

<p>This qualitative research explored how music therapists use songwriting to facilitate self-expression with people who have eating disorders. I employed an interpretative approach using an exploratory research method. It involved being reflexive within my songwriting processes to gain a deeper understanding of personal self-expression to inform my music therapy practice as a student. The main data source was based on literature accompanied by a personal journal and some clinical notes. An analysis of data was applied using thematic analysis to develop themes and produce findings. The findings suggested that by utilising songwriting techniques, music therapists can help people who have eating disorders developtheir identity, create a safe environment for people to express themselves, and provide opportunities for letting go of control. This project helped me to develop my songwriting and reflexive skills in a therapeutic context and to facilitate groups with people who have eating disorders. It also helped me to gain a more in-depth understanding of the various songwriting techniques and processes that music therapists use to facilitate self-expression in the context of eating disorders.</p>

scholarly journals Music therapy for supporting communication development for young children with complex needs in a specialist conductive education service

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiaoling Liang
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Language Development ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Speech And Language ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Complex Needs ◽  
Communication Development ◽  
Speech And Language Development

<p>This research aimed to explore the ways in which I, as a music therapy student, could benefit speech and language development with children with complex needs in an early childhood service. Communication is one of the most important parts of our lives. It helps us to connect and build a relationship with others, families, friends and so on. Speech-language development is a core part in music therapy of Communication development for young children which aim to help children to express their inner feelings, emotions; to improve children’s understanding communication and interpret information from other people (Perry, 2003; Knight & Rabon 2017). This is theoretical exploratory research which contains various data from music therapy literature, music therapy audiovisual recordings in public domains, and reflective notes from general experience on placement. This research used a thematic analysis method. The data was interpreted in an open inductive way, discovering ideas and combinations of codes without assumptions, and finding new ideas from the sources. The data analysis method followed the guidelines of Braun & Clarke in 2006 which included six steps in the process: 1) familiarizing with data, 2) generating initial codes, 3) searching for themes, 4) reviewing themes, 5) defining and naming themes and 6) providing a report. This research found there were three main themes in response to the question how do music therapists support speech and language for young children. The most important fundamental process was “Building trust and familiarity” between therapist and child; the secondary theme or process was “Moving up together” which involved musical collaboration and enjoyment. Throughout these processes therapists used “flexible musical skills”. This exploratory study also helped me as a student music therapist to better understand how to facilitate and support speech and language development in my placement in a specialist conductive education facility.</p>

Reflections on Music Therapy and Arts in Health

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilary Moss
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Health Practice ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Arts And Health ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Arts In Health

This article is a structured reflection on the author's experiences of both music therapy and arts and health work within healthcare services and an exploration of the relationship between these two distinct but related practices. It offers examples of various models of using music in healthcare settings, presents definitions of both music therapy and arts and health, and finally explores three key issues that arise when arts and health practice and music therapy meet in healthcare settings. The aim is to raise questions and encourage music therapists to reflect on how they can best interact with arts and health practitioners in their workplaces as well as how they can most effectively define their own work.

scholarly journals How do music therapists use songwriting techniques and processes to facilitate self-expression with people who have eating disorders?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Eliza Pickard
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Clinical Notes ◽  
Safe Environment ◽  
Letting Go ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Therapeutic Context ◽  
Interpretative Approach

<p>This qualitative research explored how music therapists use songwriting to facilitate self-expression with people who have eating disorders. I employed an interpretative approach using an exploratory research method. It involved being reflexive within my songwriting processes to gain a deeper understanding of personal self-expression to inform my music therapy practice as a student. The main data source was based on literature accompanied by a personal journal and some clinical notes. An analysis of data was applied using thematic analysis to develop themes and produce findings. The findings suggested that by utilising songwriting techniques, music therapists can help people who have eating disorders developtheir identity, create a safe environment for people to express themselves, and provide opportunities for letting go of control. This project helped me to develop my songwriting and reflexive skills in a therapeutic context and to facilitate groups with people who have eating disorders. It also helped me to gain a more in-depth understanding of the various songwriting techniques and processes that music therapists use to facilitate self-expression in the context of eating disorders.</p>

scholarly journals Music therapy for supporting communication development for young children with complex needs in a specialist conductive education service

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiaoling Liang
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Language Development ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Speech And Language ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Complex Needs ◽  
Communication Development ◽  
Speech And Language Development

<p>This research aimed to explore the ways in which I, as a music therapy student, could benefit speech and language development with children with complex needs in an early childhood service. Communication is one of the most important parts of our lives. It helps us to connect and build a relationship with others, families, friends and so on. Speech-language development is a core part in music therapy of Communication development for young children which aim to help children to express their inner feelings, emotions; to improve children’s understanding communication and interpret information from other people (Perry, 2003; Knight & Rabon 2017). This is theoretical exploratory research which contains various data from music therapy literature, music therapy audiovisual recordings in public domains, and reflective notes from general experience on placement. This research used a thematic analysis method. The data was interpreted in an open inductive way, discovering ideas and combinations of codes without assumptions, and finding new ideas from the sources. The data analysis method followed the guidelines of Braun & Clarke in 2006 which included six steps in the process: 1) familiarizing with data, 2) generating initial codes, 3) searching for themes, 4) reviewing themes, 5) defining and naming themes and 6) providing a report. This research found there were three main themes in response to the question how do music therapists support speech and language for young children. The most important fundamental process was “Building trust and familiarity” between therapist and child; the secondary theme or process was “Moving up together” which involved musical collaboration and enjoyment. Throughout these processes therapists used “flexible musical skills”. This exploratory study also helped me as a student music therapist to better understand how to facilitate and support speech and language development in my placement in a specialist conductive education facility.</p>

Ethical Issues in Private Practice: A Phenomenological Investigation of Music Therapy Business Owners

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Wilhelm ◽  
Lindsey Wilhelm
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
The United States ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Music Therapists

Abstract As a music therapy private practice is both a business and a healthcare service, it should adhere to ethical standards from both disciplines. However, this topic has rarely been examined in the music therapy literature. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore ethical dilemmas experienced by music therapy business owners (MTBOs) in their private practice and how MTBOs avoid or address ethical dilemmas. Utilizing convenience and snowball sampling techniques, 21 MTBOs in the United States were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. To answer the two areas of inquiry, we identified three themes and 12 subthemes: (1) Ethical issues related to client welfare, (2) Ethical issues related to business relationships and operation, and (3) Strategies to address or avoid ethical dilemmas. MTBOs also shared how they ensure ethical behavior in themselves, with their employees or independent contractors, and when interacting with professionals outside the private practice. These findings provide a better understanding of MTBOs’ lived experiences of ethics in their private practice and may benefit other music therapists who are in private practice or are wanting to go into private practice. Limitations and recommendations for further research are provided.

A Descriptive Analysis of Music Therapy Employment from 2013 to 2019

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathon Oden
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
American Music ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Therapy Services

Abstract The purpose of this study was to descriptively analyze music therapy employment data from 2013 to 2019, including years in the field, gender, age, ethnicity, hours worked, jobs created, number of new board-certified music therapists (MT-BCs), funding sources, and wages. A database was created to analyze descriptive data from the 2013–2019 American Music Therapy Association Workforce Analysis Surveys as well as data from the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Results indicate a large portion of music therapists (MTs) have been in the field for five years or less. Though the majority of MTs work full time, there is a high rate of part-time employment. An estimate of the total number of new full-time jobs represented a ratio of 57% of new MT-BCs during the period. Private pay was the most reported funding source for music therapy services. Music therapy wages tended to be higher for those with higher levels of education. Limitations of the study and suggestions for future research are provided.

scholarly journals Adaptation of Music Therapists’ Practice to the Outset of the COVID-19 Pandemic—Going Virtual: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5138
Author(s):  
Lucia Kantorova ◽  
Jiří Kantor ◽  
Barbora Hořejší ◽  
Avi Gilboa ◽  
Zuzana Svobodova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Residential Home ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Therapeutic Goals ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Online Music ◽  
The Hours ◽  
Online Therapies

Background: In the midst of a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, music therapists previously not involved in telehealth had to develop effective remote forms of music therapy. The objective of this review was to systematically explore how music therapists previously working in-person adapted to the transfer to remote forms of therapy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. Methods: We searched Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, CINAHL, Medline, ProQuest Central, PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO and PsyARTICLES, grey literature (to October 2020), and websites of professional organizations. We followed the JBI methodology for scoping reviews. Results: Out of the 194 screened texts, we included ten very heterogeneous articles with an overall very low quality. Most texts described remote therapy in the form of synchronous video calls using the Internet, one paper described a concert in a patio of a residential home. We report the authors’ experience with the adaptation and activities, challenges and benefits of remote forms of therapy, recommendations of organizations, and examples and tips for online therapies. Conclusions: Music therapists have adapted the musical instruments, the hours, the technology used, the therapeutic goals, the way they prepared their clients for sessions, and other aspects. They needed to be more flexible, consult with colleagues more often, and mind the client-therapist relationship’s boundaries. It seems, when taken as a necessary short-term measure, online music therapy works sufficiently well. The majority of papers stated that benefits outweighed the challenges, although many benefits were directly linked with the pandemic context.

Telehealth music therapy for persons with dementia and/or caregivers

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-210
Author(s):  
Amy Clements-Cortés ◽  
Melissa Mercadal-Brotons ◽  
Tereza Raquel Alcântara Silva ◽  
Shirlene Vianna Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
And Training ◽  
Practical Recommendations

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed many restrictions on social interaction. Although these restrictions are challenging for everyone, they are particularly difficult for older adults who are often isolated. While telehealth has been around for a number of years, it had not been practiced to any great extent by music therapists until COVID-19. Telehealth will continue to prove valuable even when the pandemic ends, and as a result, it is timely to assess the benefits and recommendations for best practices. This paper provides a starting point of reflection for telehealth for persons with dementia, offering practical recommendations and implications for planning and training.

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