W - Chapter 17: Analytical MT Flashcards
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AMT
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symbolic use of improvised music by the therapist and client to explore client’s inner life and provide opportunity for growth
2
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Theoretical tenets
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- psychoanalytic
- musical and verbal processing
- music improv as primary avenue
3
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Three areas of influence
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- intrapersonal
- interpersonal
- ineffable (transpersonal)
4
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Holding
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- MT holds or contains the client emotionally
- offers client safe, structured environment
5
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Splitting
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- client takes turn in music, experiencing both roles
- goal is to resolve conflicts of opposing parts
6
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Free association
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- when client is not yet able to verbalize issues
- MT accompanies or reinforces what’s heard
7
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Programmed/spontaneous regression
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Client uses music to return to earlier age in life when unresolved conflicts or events took place
8
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AMT Cycle
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- identification of issue or theme
- definition of roles during improvisation
- improvising the title
- verbalization phase
