scholarly journals Exploring different approaches utilized in music therapy practice with a wide range of clients in various clinical settings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Wei-Kai Shyu
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Healthcare Facility ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Clinical Notes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Potential Benefits

<p>Diversity of practice demands diversity in approaches. This explorative qualitative research study was conducted to help me understand and improve my practice with a wide range of client populations in various clinical settings. Clinical work took place over eight months at a specialized clinic working with mainly young children and adolescents with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Clinical work also took place as part of an outreach service at a healthcare facility for young adults with various neurological disabilities. Music-centered music therapy, humanistic music therapy, behavioural music therapy, and psychodynamic music therapy approaches influenced this work. The methodology I employed for the research was secondary analysis of data. This involved thematic analysis (both inductive and deductive) of my clinical notes and reflective journal, to identify and draw out themes pertaining to my research question. Clinical data has been used to illustrate the findings, and a clinical vignette is included to illustrate the approaches utilized in clinical practice. The data revealed underlying humanistic frameworks in most of my clinical practice, but also indicated that I draw on other approaches in certain contexts. This research provides a descriptive qualitative account of one student’s music therapy practice in New Zealand. The example may provide some insight into the potential benefits of utilizing various approaches when working with clients with varying needs.</p>

scholarly journals Exploring different approaches utilized in music therapy practice with a wide range of clients in various clinical settings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Wei-Kai Shyu
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Healthcare Facility ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Clinical Notes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Potential Benefits

<p>Diversity of practice demands diversity in approaches. This explorative qualitative research study was conducted to help me understand and improve my practice with a wide range of client populations in various clinical settings. Clinical work took place over eight months at a specialized clinic working with mainly young children and adolescents with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Clinical work also took place as part of an outreach service at a healthcare facility for young adults with various neurological disabilities. Music-centered music therapy, humanistic music therapy, behavioural music therapy, and psychodynamic music therapy approaches influenced this work. The methodology I employed for the research was secondary analysis of data. This involved thematic analysis (both inductive and deductive) of my clinical notes and reflective journal, to identify and draw out themes pertaining to my research question. Clinical data has been used to illustrate the findings, and a clinical vignette is included to illustrate the approaches utilized in clinical practice. The data revealed underlying humanistic frameworks in most of my clinical practice, but also indicated that I draw on other approaches in certain contexts. This research provides a descriptive qualitative account of one student’s music therapy practice in New Zealand. The example may provide some insight into the potential benefits of utilizing various approaches when working with clients with varying needs.</p>

scholarly journals The use of music for children and adolescents living with rare diseases in the healthcare setting: a scoping review study protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Simona Karpaviciute ◽  
Alison Sweeney ◽  
Aimee O‘Neill ◽  
Sandra McNulty ◽  
Thilo Kroll ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Rare Diseases ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Scoping Reviews

Background: Interest in the application of music in the health, social care and community contexts is growing worldwide. There is an emerging body of literature about the positive effects of music on the well-being and social relationships of children and adult populations. Music has also been found to promote social interaction, communication skills, and social-emotional behaviours of children with medically complex care needs. Despite significant advancements in the area, to the authors’ knowledge, this is the first scoping review to investigate the evidence for using music therapy and music-based interventions for children living with rare diseases in the healthcare setting. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to conduct a scoping review of the literature to map out the existing studies about the use of music therapy and music-based interventions with children who have rare diseases in the healthcare setting. This review will also identify gaps in current knowledge and use of these interventions. Method: This study follows the Joanna Briggs Institute’s methodology for scoping reviews, utilising Arksey and O’Malley’s six-stage scoping review framework: 1) identifying the research question; 2) identifying relevant studies; 3) study selection; 4) charting the data; 5) collating, summarising and reporting results; and 6) consulting with relevant stakeholders step. A comprehensive search will be conducted in CINAHL Complete; MEDLINE Complete; Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection; and PubMed Central databases. A search strategy with selected inclusion and exclusion criteria will be used to reveal a wide range of evidence. This study will include quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods studies published in English from 2010 to 2020.

scholarly journals What forms of communication did a music therapy student use in her work with high school students who have special needs, and why?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Sarah Curtain
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
School Students

<p>This research project is aimed at answering the question: What forms of communication did a music therapy student use in her work with high school students who have special needs, and why? As communication is one of the primary goals for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other learning difficulties, (Gadberry 2011) I, as the music therapy student and researcher explored different forms of communication used in my practice and the reasoning behind them using Secondary Analysis of Data and Thematic Analysis. Forms of communication discussed include musical communication, social communication, direct instruction, gestures, key signs from New Zealand Sign Language, verbal communication, visual communication, technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems, and combinations of each. The wide variety of reasons for my use of these forms of communication include, but are not limited to: supporting engagement, encouraging communication, promoting self-regulation, encouraging choice-making and turn-taking, supporting socialization and interaction and reinforcing behavioural messages. The research was informed by my clinical work on placement at a learning support centre for children with special needs at a high school. The concepts of music as therapy and music in therapy are explored in relation to music therapy work involving different forms of communication. My conclusions support the use of various forms of communication in music therapy in special needs education settings when aligned with a focus on music, improvisation and the individual participant.</p>

scholarly journals How does a music therapy student work to facilitate reminiscence and memory in dementia patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
I-Chen Sun
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Dementia Patients ◽  
Group Music Therapy ◽  
Social Abilities ◽  
Therapy Strategies

<p>This study was prompted in response to increased interest in, and demand for, music therapy provision in improving quality of care for dementia patients. It is an exploration of the strategies to facilitate memory and reminiscence in persons with dementia, and considers the need for those preparing for end of life to recall identities, connect with family and others, and express feelings. This research is a qualitative study involving secondary analysis of clinical data from my clinical practice and identifies the strategies, techniques and procedures that I applied in my clinical work to stimulate preserved memory ‘islands’. The findings show that familiarity is central in enabling a remembering process, and music can have unique ways of accessing memory in people with limited cognitive and social abilities. Eight core categories of music therapy strategies were found to be helpful in enabling memory and reminiscence. This study includes examples of both individual and group music therapy. The objective of this study was to examine my music therapy practice, and potentially provide some beneficial ideas and insights to other music therapists working on memory and reminiscence with dementia patients.</p>

scholarly journals How does a music therapy student work to facilitate reminiscence and memory in dementia patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
I-Chen Sun
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Dementia Patients ◽  
Group Music Therapy ◽  
Social Abilities ◽  
Therapy Strategies

<p>This study was prompted in response to increased interest in, and demand for, music therapy provision in improving quality of care for dementia patients. It is an exploration of the strategies to facilitate memory and reminiscence in persons with dementia, and considers the need for those preparing for end of life to recall identities, connect with family and others, and express feelings. This research is a qualitative study involving secondary analysis of clinical data from my clinical practice and identifies the strategies, techniques and procedures that I applied in my clinical work to stimulate preserved memory ‘islands’. The findings show that familiarity is central in enabling a remembering process, and music can have unique ways of accessing memory in people with limited cognitive and social abilities. Eight core categories of music therapy strategies were found to be helpful in enabling memory and reminiscence. This study includes examples of both individual and group music therapy. The objective of this study was to examine my music therapy practice, and potentially provide some beneficial ideas and insights to other music therapists working on memory and reminiscence with dementia patients.</p>

scholarly journals An Exploration of the Relationship between TEACCH and a Music Therapy Student's Practice in a Special Education Setting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Philippa Algie
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Musical Structure ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Group Music Therapy ◽  
Students With Autism ◽  
Support Students ◽  
The Relationship

<p>The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how aspects of Schopler's TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped Children) might be related to music therapy practice, using my own practice in an attached unit at a public primary school in New Zealand as a guide. Using a deductive exploratory research approach, I investigated whether and to what extent themes drawn from TEACCH literature were also evident in my music therapy data. This approach can also be described as secondary analysis of data. That is, clinical data relating to individual and group music therapy sessions with children who have autism was subjected to a process of thematic analysis to answer the research question. The TEACCH philosophy advocates a structured teaching approach in order to support students with autism to develop independence and skills for self management. This study finds that many elements of music therapy practice are closely linked to TEACCH values. Results from the study show that many TEACCH strategies align with fundamental aspects of music therapy, but the frequency and consistency of these similarities can vary due to the diverse strengths and needs of individuals with autism. As the process of comparing the TEACCH literature to my clinical practice developed and changed, some aspects of TEACCH became more integrated within my music therapy practice. The study also highlights the importance of balancing structure and freedom within the work and how musical structure or form can link with TEACCH strategies.</p>

scholarly journals How does my training as an applied behavioural analysis practitioner influence my development as a Music Therapy student?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Anthony Manere
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Spectrum ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Intermediate School ◽  
Behavioural Analysis ◽  
The Impact

<p><b>The current study is attempting to answer the research question “the impact my previous ABA training may have on my current practice as a must therapy student?”. The goal of this study is to gain insight on my own clinical practice in order to develop a more well-rounded therapeutic approach. I used a secondary analysis of session notes from my student music therapy placement at an intermediate school. A deductive content analysis was used to explore data within separate categories underpinning either humanistic or behavioural approaches. The data collected into these categories was qualitatively considered to create themes and to support how behavioural methods manifest in my current practice. The study assumes that a behavioural way of thinking is already present in my practice and seeks to investigate how has also manifested in my professional identity. The study acknowledges that although the field of music therapy can take on a variety of different therapeutic approaches, the training that I have received at Victoria University of Wellington has a largely humanist emphasis.</b></p> <p>Overall, the study found that the use of either behavioural or humanistic approaches are situationally dependent on the client, activity, or therapeutic goal. In both goal setting, and musical choice, there was a spectrum of attitudes falling between the theories while other methods such as therapeutic relationship or prompting held a unique perspective falling into one or the other. I feel that the use of dual methodologies in my practice compliment the limitations and advantages that each approach may present. As these approaches both fall on opposite ends of the “theoretical spectrum”, they pair to create a middleground between a holistic, client-centered practice, and a tightly structured, goal-oriented practice. </p> <p>KEYWORDS:Music therapy, behaviourism, humanism, principles, content analysis, secondary analysis, deductive, qualitative</p>

scholarly journals The Violin in Music Therapy: How do I use the violin in music therapy with people who have intellectual disabilities or neurological conditions?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Lucy Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Music Therapist ◽  
Clinical Notes ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
Performance Techniques ◽  
Neurological Conditions ◽  
Primary Instrument

<p>In this research I explored my use of the violin in music therapy with people who have intellectual disability and neurological conditions. I am interested in this topic because the violin is my primary instrument and I wanted to learn more about its therapeutic potential. My research methodology was Secondary Analysis of Qualitative Data, and the data were my clinical notes and research journal. Findings were generated through thematic analysis of the data. Five themes emerged. Specifically, I found that the violin’s voice-like timbre was helpful in fostering connections and encouraging emotional and communicative expression. Similarly, the ability to physically share the instrument, and to play it while mobile, also fostered connections between me and my participants. Because of my expertise on the violin I was able to utilize a vast variety of performance techniques both with familiar music and within improvisations that elicited meaningful musical moments. My relationship with the violin has developed and changed throughout this process and the violin has become a part of my identity as a music therapist. I anticipate that findings will interest other music therapists, and perhaps encourage them to use alternative instruments within their practice.</p>

scholarly journals How did I as a student music therapist, use songwriting techniques to facilitate self-expression with adolescents in a mental health school setting?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Emma Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Music Therapist ◽  
Clinical Notes ◽  
Therapy Sessions

<p>The purpose of this research was to understand how a student music therapist was able to facilitate self-expression using specific songwriting techniques, during long term and short term, group and individual music therapy sessions. Long term is considered a four-month period of weekly sessions, and short term is considered a single session. This research took place at an educational facility where I was working with adolescents with various mental health issues. In this exegesis, I discuss the various definitions of self-expressions as defined in literature, and consider the ways this relates to songwriting methods chosen and applied during therapy. A qualitative method of research was used, using secondary analysis of data collected from five months of Music Therapy practice. Thematic analysis was applied to clinical notes from sessions, student review statements and personal reflective practitioner journal. I was guided by music therapy literature discussing songwriting that I had been drawing on for the benefit of my practice. My analysis revealed that I developed specifically tailored methods and techniques for individuals and groups, which would begin with how they would like to approach their songwriting. I also found, that alongside more well documented techniques such as lyric writing and composition, improvisation and song planning were of high value to my practice and therefore were included as therapeutic songwriting techniques in my findings.</p>

Integrating Alternative and Augmentative Communication into Music Therapy Clinical Practice: A Clinician’s Perspective

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerry Devlin ◽  
Anthony Meadows
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Augmentative Communication ◽  
Children And Young Adults ◽  
Alternative And Augmentative Communication ◽  
Practice Knowledge

Abstract This article provides an overview of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and discusses ways in which AAC may be integrated into music therapy clinical practice with neurodivergent children and young adults. The article begins with an overview of commonly used AAC modalities and subsequently explores their use in clinical practice through a series of vignettes. This article may be of value to students who wish to understand the myriad ways in which AAC may be integrated into their clinical work and to clinicians interested in developing their clinical practice knowledge in this area.

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