Helping Relationships in Music Therapy

Catalog description

This course focuses on the process, development, and acquisition of basic helping skills used in the practice of music therapy including but not limited to attending, active listening and inquiring. Attention will be paid to how these skills are used in conjunction with advanced skills unique to music therapy and contribute to the change process in music therapy theory and clinical practice. Requirements include role-play and videotaped practice/presentation of counseling skills. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Music Therapy degree.