with Dr. Rhett-Lawson Mohajer

Music Improvisation through a Unique Psychodynamic Lens (3 credits)

Using the object relations theory and its emphasis on the relational qualities of humans, this course explains the healing impacts of music improvisation on the human psyche. Learners will engage in group work activities during the class. The course also addresses the value of maintaining a multicultural lens in viewing one’s emotional response to music. There is one homework activity.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the psychodynamic changes in response to music 

2. Explain the psychodynamic responses using a psychoanalytic theory

3. Utilize music improvisation as a potential part of work in dyads

4. Observe and predict possible implicit multicultural biases

5. Discuss the sentimental value assigned to musical instruments

Schedule

Lecture One, including in-class activities 26 minutes

Lecture Two 21 minutes

Lecture Three, including two experiential activities 27 minutes

Assignment, evaluation, multicultural considerations, and treatment implementation 90 minutes

CBMT Domain areas:

• II.B(1, 2,4f,7,10,13c)

• III.A4(c, g, j), IV.A6

• II.13c, III.A1(d,e), III.A2(a,b,c,g,h,I,j,n,o,x,z,),III.A3(f,g), IIIA5(f-2,3,5,6),IIA5(I,g,v)

• II.C, III.A4c, V.B2

• II. D (2b), IV.B6

Music Improvisation through a Unique Psychodynamic Lens is  approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 3 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.