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Music Therapy Students' Experiences As The Client In Group Muisc Therapy, Nancy Jackson, Susan Gardstrom
Music Therapy Students' Experiences As The Client In Group Muisc Therapy, Nancy Jackson, Susan Gardstrom
Susan Gardstrom
This report highlights a collaborative, phenomenological study undertaken by 2 faculty researchers from different undergraduate music therapy training programs in the Midwest. A total of 9 junior and senior music therapy students from both programs (5 from one & 4 from another) were involved in short-term group music therapy, participating in three 2-hour sessions during the course of an academic semester. Sessions were facilitated by the researchers, both of whom were board certified music therapists. To ensure ethical treatment, each researcher led sessions with the students from the other university, with whom they had no dual relationships. Student participants were …
Undergraduate Music Therapy Students’ Experiences In Short-Term Group Music Therapy, Nancy Jackson, Susan Gardstrom
Undergraduate Music Therapy Students’ Experiences In Short-Term Group Music Therapy, Nancy Jackson, Susan Gardstrom
Susan Gardstrom
Education of undergraduate music therapy students poses numerous difficulties because of the need for personal development, as well as specific clinical and musical skills. This collaborative qualitative study examined the potential benefits of students’ participation as clients in short-term personal music therapy. Qualitative analysis of participants’ writings revealed the impact on the students’ personal and professional development, and raised questions about potential curricular changes.
Working In The Music: Advancing Clinical Practice Skills, Nancy Jackson, Annie Heiderscheit, Susan Gardstrom, James Hiller
Working In The Music: Advancing Clinical Practice Skills, Nancy Jackson, Annie Heiderscheit, Susan Gardstrom, James Hiller
Susan Gardstrom
This experiential workshop is designed to assist experienced music therapy clinicians in advancing their clinical practice skills by participating in and processing music psychotherapy methods and interventions. Presenters will provide case illustrations, facilitate experiential exercises, and demonstrate how to maximize the power of music, effectively process the therapeutic experience,and develop an evidence-based practice. Approved for 5 CMTEs