Hanser Handbook Flashcards
Referral to MT
- MT outlines features of services, expected outcomes, and the profiles of prospective clients
- once referral is made, the presenting problem is identified and translated into an overall goal for therapy
First Session
- begin to build rapport
- more information is gathered
- learn client’s interests, abilities, and talents
Assessment
- analyze nature of presenting problem
- identify strengths and limitation
- review client’s musical background, abilities, preferences, and creative interests
- provide an overall picture of their current status
Goals, Objectives, and Target Responses
- re-examine the overall goal
- therapist may modify intentions for treatment based on assessment
- set specific objectives along the way to reach goal
- target responses further define the objectives in order to facilitate identification of these behaviours
Methods of observation
- frequency
- duration
- interval
- planned activity check
MT Protocols
- therapist develops a protocol based on assessment data and evidence base for particular music-based interventions
MT Treatment Plan
- navigational chart for therapist to follow
- sequence of objectives outlining a successful course for therapy
- design determining treatment effectiveness is selected at this point
Implementation
- therapist records progress on an ongoing basis, considers supervision and professional consultation, and revisits therapeutic relationship
Evaluation
- comprehensive analysis
- conclusions and recommendations for future action in a final report
- MT ends treatment program and begins another by defining new areas for change
Standards for referral
- utilize or develop appropriate referral protocol for population
- evaluate the appropriateness of a referral for music therapy services
- prioritize referrals according to immediate client needs
- educate staff, treatment team, other professionals regarding appropriate referral criteria for music therapy
Why refer when a multisensory approach to learning is indicated
MT involves the senses and movement in space and time
Why refer when there is physical inactivity or limited mobility
- can be administered at bedside without demanding anything from client
- can be used with clients with severe physical challenges or conditions
Why refer when there is limited cognitive capacity
- MT can be suitable for individuals that find verbal therapy unproductive or who cannot participate in therapies that require higher order thinking or intellectual capacity
- musical experiences generate new behaviour through learning, functionality, and insight
Why refer when confrontative therapies are inadvisable
- MT’s techniques are non-invasive and offer people opportunities that are failure free
- The environment is non-threatening and sage
Why refer when compliance is a problem
- element of fun attached
- most people find MT enjoyable while benefiting from it
Why refer when it is challenging to get along with others
- facilitates social interactions
- well-suited to group therapy and family therapy systems
Why refer when there is limited self-awareness
- positively influences self-awareness and self-esteem
Why refer when traditional treatments fail or are contraindicated
- referral is made to MT as a last resort
- other therapies have caused negative side effects
Why refer when there is a need to find meaning or spiritual significance
- encourages a chance of a flow state
Aims of a first session
- establish strong therapeutic presence
- observe conscientiously
- taking mental/written notes of client’s responses