Presented by Katie Down MT-BC

Mindfulness and Music in Clinical Practice (8 credits)

Course Description

Learn techniques of mindfulness and music to utilize in dyads or group music therapy sessions for creating self awareness and for symptom management.

PART ONE – The first module introduces mindfulness meditation techniques using musical drone instruments to employ in our clinical work.

You will engage in homework activities including creating your own meditations with sound and deep listening either in a clinical setting, private session, or with friends and family if clients are not available.

Students will upload a 10-minute video of their work or submit a one-page narrative to the instructor detailing their work in dyads or a group. The instructor will send feedback

PART TWO – The second module focuses on discussion of the experiences, and we picked one participant to conduct a 15-minute meditation with sound. We will discuss how to implement music and mindfulness techniques in clinical work.

Learning Objectives:

1) Participants will be able to employ at least 2 mindfulness techniques for symptom management

2) Participants will be able to identify 2 reasons for integrating musical drone in clinical work

3) Participants will practice mindfulness and music in dyads or groups

4) Participants will create a treatment plan using mindfulness and music

CBMT Domain areas

2B-2 Client assessment techniques (e.g., interview, observation); Task Statements 11-19

2B-5 Client responses to musical elements and non-musical treatment experiences (e.g., physical, behavioral, social)

2B-2 Client assessment techniques (e.g., interview, observation); Task Statement 16

Domain III: Task Statement 33 Utilize evidence-based techniques, including presence, authenticity, and respect, to establish and maintain trust and rapport with the client"

3A-3 Treatment modification within and across sessions based on the client's response and growth (e.g., alternate applications of music, appropriate music selection, adaptation of the physical/virtual session space)

3A-6 Theoretical frameworks for music therapy treatment implementation (e.g., educational, developmental, neurological, psychological)

3A-7 Music therapy methods used to support therapeutic outcomes (e.g., improvising, recreating, composing, listening, moving); 3A-10 Clinical adaptation of musicianship to address therapeutic needs

Domain I: 1B Identification of potential for harm within treatment (e.g., physical, psychological, interpersonal, spiritual, environmental); Task Statement 1 Recognize and respond to situations in which there are clear and present physical dangers to a client and/or others and comply with emergency procedures

1C Client-specific safety considerations (e.g., clinical disposition, diagnosis, active symptoms, trauma, medication use, physical and mental well-being)

Domain V: 5A-2 Self-assessment and identification of personal/professional skill development needs (e.g.,musicianship, leadership, therapeutic effectiveness)

Mindfulness and Music in Clinical Practice is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 8 CMTEs-Continuing Music Therapy Education credits.. The Spiegel Academy, CBMT Approved Provider #P-106, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.

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