scholarly journals Action Research: Improving My Music Therapy Practice with Hospitalised Adolescents through Building Relationships and Meeting their Developmental Needs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Tzu-ya Wang
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Developmental Needs ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Paediatric Hospital ◽  
Learning Analysis ◽  
Future Practice

<p>This study examines the researcher's music therapy intervention with hospitalised adolescents within a paediatric hospital The hospital is located in a New Zealand city serving a broad multicultural population of mainly Pakeha, Maori and Pacific Island people. There is a large body of literature showing that experiences of hospitalisation are often unpleasant and that the challenges adolescents encounter during hospitalisation can also be detrimental to their development. The researcher employed an action research model of cycles of planning, action and reflection to explore the potential for practice improvement in meeting the needs of hospitalised adolescents. In addition, young people's feedback on the sessions and input from supervisors also contributed to the researcher's planning. Personal goals in clinical practice and specific planning for the needs of individual participants were the starting points of each cycle. Subsequently, each cycle had a learning analysis to relate planning to action and to collect the knowledge for the next cycle or future practice. The researcher found that through scrutiny of her clinical work she was able to improve her professional practice. The findings also showed that relationship-building through music therapy was able to support the developmental needs of hospitalised adolescents.</p>

scholarly journals Action Research: Improving My Music Therapy Practice with Hospitalised Adolescents through Building Relationships and Meeting their Developmental Needs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Tzu-ya Wang
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Developmental Needs ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Paediatric Hospital ◽  
Learning Analysis ◽  
Future Practice

<p>This study examines the researcher's music therapy intervention with hospitalised adolescents within a paediatric hospital The hospital is located in a New Zealand city serving a broad multicultural population of mainly Pakeha, Maori and Pacific Island people. There is a large body of literature showing that experiences of hospitalisation are often unpleasant and that the challenges adolescents encounter during hospitalisation can also be detrimental to their development. The researcher employed an action research model of cycles of planning, action and reflection to explore the potential for practice improvement in meeting the needs of hospitalised adolescents. In addition, young people's feedback on the sessions and input from supervisors also contributed to the researcher's planning. Personal goals in clinical practice and specific planning for the needs of individual participants were the starting points of each cycle. Subsequently, each cycle had a learning analysis to relate planning to action and to collect the knowledge for the next cycle or future practice. The researcher found that through scrutiny of her clinical work she was able to improve her professional practice. The findings also showed that relationship-building through music therapy was able to support the developmental needs of hospitalised adolescents.</p>

scholarly journals How can I use, develop and improve a collaborative music therapy practice to enhance the sense of community at a day programme for adults with learning disabilities?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Sophie Sabri
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Adults With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Collaborative Music

<p>Everyone needs to belong. People with disabilities often experience belonging to restricted communities of people who usually have similar needs. The purpose of this study is to investigate how music therapy could enhance the sense of community at a day program for adults with learning disabilities. The project focuses on exploring and improving my own collaborative music therapy practice in order to reach the goal of this research.  This action research follows three cycles of planning, acting and reflecting. The different cycles observe my own collaborative skills, moments of togetherness as an expression of a sense of community and relationship building with different communities of people. The data analysis involves a thematic analysis of my clinical and reflective notes taken during each cycle. I have used song composition for each cycle as a tool for integrating meaning and summarising my learning.  The process of this action research helped me understand that:  1) Effective collaboration with staff required working genuinely as a team, sharing goals and acknowledging individual skills. 2) A sense of community was about connecting with others but also about self- realisation in a group. 3) Building relationships between people, staff, whānau, the local community and communities of musicians contributed to enhance the sense of community at the facility.  Collaboration is an essential skill for music therapists aiming at connecting people with their community and to expend connections to a wider horizon.</p>

scholarly journals How can I use, develop and improve a collaborative music therapy practice to enhance the sense of community at a day programme for adults with learning disabilities?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Sophie Sabri
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Adults With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Collaborative Music

<p>Everyone needs to belong. People with disabilities often experience belonging to restricted communities of people who usually have similar needs. The purpose of this study is to investigate how music therapy could enhance the sense of community at a day program for adults with learning disabilities. The project focuses on exploring and improving my own collaborative music therapy practice in order to reach the goal of this research.  This action research follows three cycles of planning, acting and reflecting. The different cycles observe my own collaborative skills, moments of togetherness as an expression of a sense of community and relationship building with different communities of people. The data analysis involves a thematic analysis of my clinical and reflective notes taken during each cycle. I have used song composition for each cycle as a tool for integrating meaning and summarising my learning.  The process of this action research helped me understand that:  1) Effective collaboration with staff required working genuinely as a team, sharing goals and acknowledging individual skills. 2) A sense of community was about connecting with others but also about self- realisation in a group. 3) Building relationships between people, staff, whānau, the local community and communities of musicians contributed to enhance the sense of community at the facility.  Collaboration is an essential skill for music therapists aiming at connecting people with their community and to expend connections to a wider horizon.</p>

scholarly journals Musicking in Early Intervention

2002 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valgerdur Jonsdottir
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Focused Attention ◽  
Developmental Needs ◽  
Handicapped Children ◽  
Music Therapist ◽  
Musical Intelligence ◽  
Spontaneous Movements

My interest in this subject stems from years of clinical work with handicapped children and an acquaintance with their parents/caretakers. The varying handicaps and developmental needs of these clients have called for varying theories and treatment approaches throughout their therapy processes. The effectiveness of music therapy procedures and the client's progress in music therapy has also varied. But what the handicapped children have had in common is a delight in music and musical expressiveness. In most cases they have been brought to music therapy by parents who have noticed their children's apparent interest in music. Their interest upon hearing music may have been expressed by spontaneous movements despite physical handicaps, spontaneous songlike utterances despite delayed speech, focused attention or other expressions while listening to music. Caretakers sensitive to their children's musical intelligence, and hoping for their optimal maximum obtainable development and well-being, sought the services of a music therapist, regardless of the way the children's interest was expressed interest.

scholarly journals Building Relationships in a Youth Justice Residence in Aotearoa New Zealand: Experiences of a Music Therapy Student

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Meg Stone
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Local Context ◽  
At Risk Youth ◽  
Youth Justice ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
Barriers And Challenges

<p>Using Action Research, I explored my experience as a music therapy student in the process of developing relationships in a Youth Justice Residence in Aotearoa New Zealand. I reviewed a body of literature on therapeutic relationships within arts therapies and broader therapeutic traditions, music therapy with at-risk-youth, and social-justice perspectives in music therapy. Data was generated by means of journals and supervision notes and was analysed using thematic analysis through three cycles of action research. All names of the young people were changed to protect their anonymity. Findings showed that building relationships in this context involved having knowledge about the context and the population, self-knowledge and reflexivity, an ability to work across difference, and shared music-making.  While the research was primarily being undertaken to improve practice, student research can offer a valuable addition to the field of music therapy, which is a relatively new field that requires more research to fully understand its benefits and challenges in various contexts and with different populations. This study may support other practitioners in their own process of relationships building with youth-at-risk within the local context of Aotearoa New Zealand, and may illustrate strategies that support this within the context of youth justice residence, as well as barriers and challenges involved.</p>

scholarly journals Building Relationships in a Youth Justice Residence in Aotearoa New Zealand: Experiences of a Music Therapy Student

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Meg Stone
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Local Context ◽  
At Risk Youth ◽  
Youth Justice ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
Barriers And Challenges

<p>Using Action Research, I explored my experience as a music therapy student in the process of developing relationships in a Youth Justice Residence in Aotearoa New Zealand. I reviewed a body of literature on therapeutic relationships within arts therapies and broader therapeutic traditions, music therapy with at-risk-youth, and social-justice perspectives in music therapy. Data was generated by means of journals and supervision notes and was analysed using thematic analysis through three cycles of action research. All names of the young people were changed to protect their anonymity. Findings showed that building relationships in this context involved having knowledge about the context and the population, self-knowledge and reflexivity, an ability to work across difference, and shared music-making.  While the research was primarily being undertaken to improve practice, student research can offer a valuable addition to the field of music therapy, which is a relatively new field that requires more research to fully understand its benefits and challenges in various contexts and with different populations. This study may support other practitioners in their own process of relationships building with youth-at-risk within the local context of Aotearoa New Zealand, and may illustrate strategies that support this within the context of youth justice residence, as well as barriers and challenges involved.</p>

scholarly journals Significant Moments in Improvisational Music Therapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katelyn Beebe
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Emotional Expression ◽  
Emotional Processing ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Body Movement ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Interactional Patterns ◽  
Musical Elements

Four composite case examples are presented and discussed as they relate to emotional expression, significant moments in the therapeutic process, and communication using a variety of modalities in music therapy with adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Building on therapeutic awareness through discussing musical elements, body movement and posture, countertransference, and interactional patterns, the implications of deep emotional connection and processing are approached using primarily nonverbal methods. Composite vignettes from the author’s clinical work demonstrate awareness of these factors in the moment as they impacted the session, therapeutic relationship, and other professionals’ understanding of music therapy in this population. Implications for emotional processing in clinical practice are presented as they relate to the concepts presented in this paper.

scholarly journals Relationship Building as a Strategy for Managing Referring Clinicians

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holly Marshall ◽  
Lina Mehta ◽  
Donna Plecha
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Radiology Practice ◽  
Tumor Boards

Abstract The strength of a radiology practice depends on the strong relationships radiologists develop with referring clinicians. Solid relationships with referring clinicians can contribute to a satisfying work environment, and ultimately excellent patient care. There are several different ways that a radiologist can help improve relationships with clinicians. As a start, this includes a radiologist strengthening one’s emotional intelligence. Also, identifying the personality traits of others is key to successful interactions. Conflicts in the workplace are inevitable, and effective negotiation is helpful in building relationships with clinicians. Interacting with the referring clinicians is also key to a successful relationship. This includes all in-person communication, participating in tumor boards, community outreach events, and social functions outside of work. This article presents several tips to improve and manage relationships with referring clinicians.

scholarly journals The Use of Music Therapy Strategies to Enhance the General Milieu in a Rehabilitation Centre

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Xinxin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Community Music ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Interactive Music ◽  
Supportive Role ◽  
Therapy Strategies

<p>This research focused on how music therapy strategies could be used to improve the milieu in a rehabilitation centre in a New Zealand city. Residents in the rehabilitation centre had difficulty interacting with each other. I planned to use a Community Music Therapy approach to address residents' social needs. The research methodology was Action Research which involves the study of one's own practice. Cycles of learning led to the introduction of more 'open' groups and the use of the 'sharing concert' as a vehicle for promoting interaction between residents, staff, and family members, and staff and children at an early childhood centre. I examined the group dynamics, encouraged residents to move from small groups to bigger group or even open groups, and began to challenge them to take responsibility for individual tasks for their own and others' benefit. Through interactive music making, the residents improved understanding about conversation courtesy; their motivation for active participation increased as they developed a sense of togetherness, and appreciation for their community. They enjoyed interacting with the wider community also, and had the wish to 'branch out'. Further, the action research changed my understanding and leadership style: I learnt to gradually move from an aesthetic focus and into a supportive role as residents prepared for "their own concert".</p>

The music matrix: A qualitative participatory action research project to develop documentation for care home music therapy services

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-85
Author(s):  
Stuart Wood ◽  
Fiona Crow
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Client Participation ◽  
National Team

This article presents a small Participatory Action Research project involving music therapists working in a care home company, creating a documentation tool (The Music Matrix) that is fit for purpose. The project emerged out of a commonly held dissatisfaction with existing documentation among the Music Therapists in the care home company’s national team. The Music Matrix tool uses graphic notation to record observations of client participation, systematised into 10 dimensions of activity. The tool was developed in a cycle of practice and reflection between members of the music therapy team and stakeholders in the wider organisation. This was systematised in a three-stage trial process of profiling, peer review and thematic synthesis of feedback. Findings suggest that the tool was viewed to be useful in a number of aspects. First, it enabled insights for Music Therapists, in seeing patterns and recognising unacknowledged habits in their own practice. It helped show complex experience in an immediate graphic way. This was useful for reporting to stakeholders and was flexible in applying to numerous formats of practice. However, this flexibility also created a level of uncertainty for some research respondents, as the tool’s wide applicability does not have the appearance of objectivity afforded by other methods. Stakeholders saw applications beyond music therapy, particularly for non-musical care work and activities. Insights emerged regarding how Music Therapists can usefully meet the many demands that care documentation serves.

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