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what is the definition of MT - ✔✔use of music by a qualified therapist with a client/group designed to
promote communication, learning, and other objectives
why does the definition of MT vary? - ✔✔varies depending on orientation of a particular group or
different cultures
what is the governing body of music therapy in canada - ✔✔CAMT
- Canadian Association of MT
what is the additional governing body of MT in ontario - ✔✔CRPO
- college of registered psychotherapists of Ontario
*all professionals using practice of psychotherapy must be recognized by CRPO
what is psychotherapy? - ✔✔assessment and treatment of cognitive, emotional, or behavioural
disturbances
--> in this case using music
describe what education and training is required to become an MT - ✔✔- BA in music therapy from
program recognized by CAMT
- 1000 hour internship under and accredited MT
- written Exam; board certified
History of Music Therapy
describe 2 historical theoretical assumptions between music and medicine - ✔✔- theory of 4 humors -->
health = balance; balance could be influenced by music
, - music has specific properties & potentials of influencing human mind
give some examples of diagnosis that would lead to referral - ✔✔down syndrome
autism
Acquired brain injury
mental health
cerebral palsy
is have a disability a reason to be reffered to MT? - ✔✔NO! these are diagnosis
--> people are referred to MT to improve factors caused by their diagnosis/disability
i.e.) communication, self expression, social skills etc.
provide specific examples of how music is used as a tool in health care - ✔✔1. able to encompass mood,
emotions, acts as distraction, evokes memories
2. can also ALTER mood and initiate relaxation responses
what separates music therapy from music entertainment - ✔✔intent - to achieve health goals
describe the process to receive music therapy - ✔✔referral --> assessment --> establishment of goals and
objectives --> treatment plan (intervention) --> reports & reassessments
when is an assessment on the treatment usually made - ✔✔after ~6 sessions
what is looked at and what questions are asked during assessment - ✔✔- observe responses to various
interventions
- observe abilities
- are reasons for referral relevant/reasonable?
- is music therapy a good fit?
- is the therapist themselves a good fit?