Music Therapy II (vpupk_075)
About Study Course
Objective
To develop the MA students' skills to choose and use methods and techniques according to the situation and the specificity of the group of clients/patients, to provide MA students with an opportunity to master music therapy (MT) methods and techniques in dealing with different groups of clients/patients, to develop the skills to apply therapeutic interventions and techniques in the therapeutic process appropriately.
Prerequisites
Individual counselling and psycho-dynamics in arts therapies, Assessment principles and process in arts therapy, Basic principles of arts therapy process for different groups of patients, Music therapy I.
Learning outcomes
Explain the theoretical substantiation of various MT methods and techniques, compare various MT theoretical approaches for dealing with different groups of clients/patients in differing environment; characterise the basic principles of artistic work analysis; mention and substantiate the peculiarities and interventions of MT process organisation while dealing with various groups of clients/patients in various placement locations/workplaces in health care.
Set and formulate the aims and tasks of music therapy, appropriate for the group of clients/patients, choose the theoretical approaches, according to which a music therapy plan is drawn up, taking into account the specificity, age and possible risks of the group of clients/patients; use appropriate MT methods, techniques and interventions; analyse and assess MT process and results; execute protocols.
Apply MT methods, techniques and interventions according to the specificity of the group of clients/patients and MT aims; organise and conduct separate MT sessions individually and in a group, analyse their structure, contents and therapeutic relationship, assess results; recognise their own professional restrictions and possibilities; demonstrate emphatic, respect and understanding-based attitude towards the clients/patients; carry out self-reflection.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Therapy, RFMT | 4 | Master’s | Limited choice | Inese Paiča, Jana Duhovska |
