Comparison of the Music Therapy Coding Scheme with the Music Therapy Checklist

2007 ◽  
Vol 101 (3) ◽  
pp. 875-880 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Raglio ◽  
D. Traficante ◽  
O. Oasi
Keyword(s):  
Data Processing ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Coding Scheme ◽  
Recording Method ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Musical Interaction

The Music Therapy Checklist is useful for music therapists to monitor and evaluate the music therapeutic process. A list of different types of behaviors were selected based on results derived from applying the Music Therapy Coding Scheme. The use of a checklist to code the events with a recording method based on 1-min. intervals allows observation without data-processing systems and drastically reduces coding time. At the same time, the checklist tags the main factors in musical interaction.

scholarly journals Having another look at cerebral palsy: Current definitions and classification systems

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Rainey Perry
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Motor Impairments ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Clinical Vignettes ◽  
Low Profile ◽  
Musical Interaction ◽  
Manual Ability Classification System

Although many music therapists work with clients with cerebral palsy, this diagnostic term has a low profile in current music therapy literature.  This is especially the case when the focus of intervention is not in the realm of physical functioning. The frequently co-occurring disorders in sensation, cognition, communication, perception, and behaviour are often the focus of music therapy intervention, particularly with children and adults with severe and multiple disability. Current perspectives on the care and participation of children and adults with cerebral palsy, including motor classification scales, can be useful for research and clinical reporting.  These scales are explained and examined, as is the effect of the motor impairments of cerebral palsy on active music therapy methods.  Clinical vignettes illustrate the effect of different levels of functional fine motor skills as assessed by the Manual Ability Classification System (Eliasson, A.C., et al, 2006) on musical interaction.  Including the term “cerebral palsy” in clinical reports and research also has implications for awareness of music therapy in the wider community.

scholarly journals The Therapeutic, Musical Relationship: a Two-Sided Affair?

2002 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Procter
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Musical Experience ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
The Way

Many improvisational models of music therapy involve therapist and client improvising spontaneously together. This is widely described as a form of musical relationship. However whilst there is much discussion of the client's musical input in the literature, the therapist's music attracts less attention. The author considers reasons why this may be the case and seeks evidence, from the music therapy literature and beyond, as to whether the therapist's musical input is of significance for the therapeutic process. An example of detailed analysis of the author's own clinical work is presented, in order to establish whether the therapist's musical input has an observable impact on the shared musical experience and might thus be judged to be significant for the therapeutic musical relationship. Concluding that it is indeed significant, the author goes on to consider the implications for the way music therapists consider their work.

scholarly journals Music Therapy, War Trauma, and Peace: A Singaporean Perspective

2005 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang Feng Ng
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
War Trauma ◽  
Trauma Survivors ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Different Types

Music therapists have traditionally worked with survivors of different types of trauma. But they are increasingly involved in providing services to war trauma survivors. In the post 9/11 world, many have been, and continue to be traumatized by war, acts of terrorism, and violence worldwide. Some music therapists have sought to respond actively to these events and the resulting trauma, by reaching out to trauma survivors. In addition, some are also involved in peace advocacy. From information obtained from interviews conducted with eight music therapists regarding the nature and outcomes of these therapeutic practices and their involvement in peace advocacy (as applicable), the relevance of this realm of work within the Singaporean context is explored.

scholarly journals Experiences and Perspectives of Music Therapists Providing Services to Families Experiencing Poverty: A Qualitative Investigation

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica June Nagel ◽  
Michael Joseph Silverman
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Parenting Skills ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Therapeutic Needs ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Therapy Sessions

While music therapists have worked with families experiencing poverty, little literature exists concerning music therapy with this population. The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the experiences and perspectives of board-certified music therapists who work with families experiencing poverty. Five board-certified music therapists who are currently or have previously worked in settings that primarily served families experiencing poverty participated in semi-structured interviews. Participants reviewed interview transcripts for member checking purposes and later provided feedback on emerging themes. Interviews were analyzed for emerging themes using the six phases of thematic analysis (Braun & Clark, 2006). Trustworthiness was obtained via the second author who independently reviewed transcripts and created codes and themes. Four themes regarding the use of music therapy interventions with families experiencing poverty emerged: (a) music therapy facilitates the development of parenting skills via education and interaction, (b) children and adults generalize skills from music therapy sessions to daily life, (c) awareness of the factors and unique stressors associated with poverty positively impacts the therapeutic process, and (d) music therapy compliments the broader continuum of support services to meet individual needs. Overall, participants perceived music therapy interventions to be uniquely beneficial in supporting the therapeutic needs of families experiencing poverty. Music therapists can use emerging themes to expediently develop working alliance and potentially create new positions to serve this marginalized population. Implications for practice, limitations, and suggestions for future research are provided.

Kuldīgas novada izglītības darbinieku viedoklis par mūzikas terapijas nepieciešamību

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-79
Author(s):  
Iveta Vēra ◽  
◽  
Olga Blauzde ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Data Processing ◽  
General Education ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Staff Support ◽  
Educational Personnel ◽  
Master's Thesis ◽  
Survey Interviews

Aim of the research: To find out the opinion of educational personnel of Kuldīga county about the necessity of music therapy for reducing various disorders and problems for students in general education establishments. Methods of research: Theoretical research methods: research and analysis of literature, cognitive sources. Empirical research methods: educa-tional personnel survey, interviews with music therapists, interview with an employee of the administration of educational institutions. Data processing and analysis methods: graphical data processing, descriptive statistics technique. Results of the research: Description of educational system in Latvia, the support of teamwork, behavioural disorders, problems among students and the role of music therapy in their reduction. The empirical study identified the opinion of Kuldīga county educational personnel about the necessity of music therapy for reducing various disorders and problems for students in general education establishments in the county. Applicability of the paper: Work can be used for further topic researches as an informative and educational tool for art/music therapists and education system`s workers. Master's thesis can be used by both emerging and existing music therapists, art therapy students, educational staff, support staff for educational institutions, educators, and students` parents.

Music therapy in neonatal care: a framework for German speaking countries and Switzerland

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Friederike Barbara Haslbeck ◽  
Monika Nöcker-Ribaupierre ◽  
Marie-Luise Zimmer ◽  
Leslie Schrage-Leitner ◽  
Verena Lodde
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Instrumental Music ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Neonatal Care ◽  
Clinical Expertise ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
German Speaking

Music therapy in neonatal care reflects a growing area of multi- and inner disciplinary interest in practice and research. But what exactly characterizes best practice in neonatal music therapy? First guidelines already exist but the question remains what implications they have for the German-speaking area considering specific cultural issues. The German speaking Professional Circle of Neonatal Music Therapists aimed to address these questions by developing an overall framework from the three approaches typical of this region 1) recorded mothers voice 2) live vocal and 3) live instrumental music therapy. The group synthesized the members’ practical clinical expertise with the best available evidence, guidelines in neonatal music therapy and German guidelines for individualized developmental neonatal care. The paper presents this framework in a clear and applicable table with overall objectives, (contra-) indications and methods despite the specific approach. The two emerging key elements of this synthesizing process are the central role of the voice and the integration of the whole family in the therapeutic process. The framework should serve as a well founded guide enabling music therapists to offer best cultural adapted practice and to better position themselves as integrity among various related disciplines and opinions.

The Chemical Decontamination Process Intensification, using Ultrasounds

2008 ◽  
Vol 59 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugenia Pantru ◽  
Gheorghit Jinescu ◽  
Rozalia R�dulescu ◽  
Antoneta Filcenco Olteanu ◽  
Cosmin Jinescu
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Process Intensification ◽  
Sulphuric Acid Solution ◽  
Liquid Ratio ◽  
Polluted Soils ◽  
Chemical Decontamination ◽  
First Case ◽  
Ultrasound Field ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Main Factors

This paper presents an intensive procedure used for the decontamination of the soils, which were radioactively contaminated by uranium, due to the occurrence of some antropic accidents, in order to limit the area�s pollution. The procedure used for the chemical decontamination of the polluted soils was the washing one and the decontamination degree is comparatively presented depending on the ultrasounds� presence and absence. The lab testes were performed on five types of soils , which were characterized from the granulometric, structural and chemical composition viewpoint, all these aspects represent the main factors, which determine the applied decontamination procedure�s limits and performances correlated with its utilization costs. The decontamination procedure�s kinetics for each type of soils was analyzed, using successively three different types of reagents (water, 0.1 M sulphuric acid solution and chloro-sodic solution � 100 g/L sodium chloride + 10 g/L sodium carbonate in water) for a solid to liquid ratio of 1:2, during 2 h, at a temperature of 20oC in a mechanic stirring system respectively in ultrasounds field. It was observed that the decontamination degree increases with up to 15-20% in case of the ultrasound field utilization comparing to the first case.

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.

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