World Congress Of Music Therapy Research Articles

The 17th World Congress of Music Therapy ‘Music therapists: Reflecting, connecting and innovating in the global community’ — Elizabeth Coombes

The 17th World Congress of Music Therapy:‘Music therapists: Reflecting, connecting and innovating in the global community’24-29 July 2023, Canada

Indirect Music Therapy Practice and Skill-Sharing in Dementia Care.

Public interest in the benefits of music for people with dementia has rapidly increased in recent years. In addition to clinical work with clients, music therapists are often required to support and train staff, families, and volunteers and skill-share some music therapeutic skills. Six music therapy researchers from six countries agreed it was timely to organize a roundtable and share their indirect music therapy practice and examples of skill-sharing in dementia care. This article was developed following the roundtable at the World Congress of Music Therapy in 2017 and further discussion among the authors. This process highlighted the diversity and complexity of indirect music therapy practice and skill-sharing, but some common components emerged, including: 1) the importance of making clinical decisions about when direct music therapy is necessary and when indirect music therapy is appropriate, 2) supporting the transition from direct music therapy to indirect music therapy, 3) the value of music therapy skill-sharing in training care home staff, 4) the need for considering potential risks and burdens of indirect music therapy practice, and 5) expanding the role of music therapist and cultivating cross-professional dialogues to support organizational changes. In indirect music therapy practice, a therapist typically works with carers and supporters to strengthen their relationships with people with dementia and help them further develop their self-awareness and sense of competence. However, the ultimate goal of indirect music therapy practice in dementia care remains the wellbeing of people living with dementia.

15th World Congress of Music Therapy ‘Moving forward with music therapy – Inspiring the next generation’

15th World Congress of Music Therapy ‘Moving forward with music therapy – Inspiring the next generation’ | 4-8 July 2017 | Tsukuba, Japan

Memories from the 13th World Congress of Music Therapy

Memories from the 13th World Congress of Music Therapy

Introduction to the XIII World Congress of Music Therapy in Seoul, Korea

Introduction to the XIII World Congress of Music Therapy in Seoul, Korea

11th World Congress of Music Therapy from a Participant Perspective: An Interview with Nicole Rivera

11th World Congress of Music Therapy from a Participant Perspective: An Interview with Nicole Rivera

Introduction to the Series of Interviews on the 11th World Congress of Music Therapy

Introduction to the Series of Interviews on the 11th World Congress of Music Therapy

Memories from VII World Congress of Music Therapy, Vitoria Gasteiz, 1993

Some of the participants share their memories and photos from the VII World Congress of Music Therapy, held in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain in 1993.

10th World Congress of Music Therapy: Interview with Nigel Hartley, Leslie Bunt, Gary Ansdell and Denize Christophers

10th World Congress of Music Therapy: Interview with Nigel Hartley, Leslie Bunt, Gary Ansdell and Denize Christophers

Introduction to the Interview on the 10th World Congress of Music Therapy

Introduction to the Interview on the 10th World Congress of Music Therapy

Memories from the 10th World Congress of Music Therapy

Memories from the 10th World Congress of Music Therapy

Symposium on Education and Training, World Congress of Music Therapy

Symposium on Education and Training, World Congress of Music Therapy

Memories from the 9th World Congress of Music Therapy

Memories from the 9th World Congress of Music Therapy

9th World Congress of Music Therapy: Interview with Mary Adamek, Kenneth Aigen and Al Bumanis

9th World Congress of Music Therapy: Interview with Mary Adamek, Kenneth Aigen and Al Bumanis

The Sound Design Project: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration of Music Therapy and Industrial Design

Music therapy is an experiential form of therapy where the client's experience of the music is essential to the therapeutic effort (Bruscia, 1998). Participation in music making is one important factor in that experience (Sears, 1 968). The musical instruments used in a music therapy session and the ability of some clients to easily make music can be an important issue in effective music therapy, especially when instruments are used (Birkenshaw-Fleming, 2006; Lathom-Radocy, 2002; Peters, 2000). While music therapy is certainly possible without the use of musical instruments, playing musical instruments is an important component of many music therapy interventions. Further, AMTA Standards of Clinical Practice (2009) state that the highest quality musical instruments must be used in sessions.Music therapy literature acknowledges that some clients have difficulty using traditional musical instruments (Alvin, 1981; Lathom-Radocy, 2002). The literature explores the need for adapting instruments to facilitate use by music therapy clients with special limitations (Bitcon, 2000; Lathom-Radocy, 2002). Specific suggestions for how this can be accomplished are made. The seminal book on the subject is Clinically adapted instruments for the multiply handicapped by Clark and Chadwick (1979). It offers illustrated examples of altered picks, beater designs, shakers and bells, aids for wind instruments, strap designs, and frames and stands. Materials employed include bicycle handle bar-type grips attached to dowels with beater heads, plastic pipe fittings to make Ljoints, inflator bellows compressed to generate air, door knob grips, and gloves or elastic for attaching instruments or picks to body parts. Similar to Clark and Chadwick (1979), Birkenshaw-Fleming (2006) suggests simple modifications that facilitate reaching (such as extending the pedals for the piano), holding the instruments (such as taping, drilling, or clamping to tables or suspending from music stands), and adapting mallets (such as wrapping with carpet tape or attaching Velcro straps). For mallets, Bitcon (2000) suggests wrapping cotton around the handle with tape or using Airecast (a professional casting material). Other sources focus on ergonomie considerations that target the specific needs of a special user group. Edelstein (1989) addresses the needs of upper-limb amputees, making suggestions for appropriate instruments or payability modifications. Boyette (2005) advocates the use of a splint to reinforce physical limitations. Clark and Chadwick (1979) and Denenholtz (1959) suggest adapting existing instruments and equipment with materials borrowed from other objects or using children's instruments that are already simplified to make playing easier. In the early literature, these adaptations tend to look improvised or cobbled together, such as Bitcon's (2000) suggested use of tape wrapped around a mallet. Visual and tactile aesthetics are important considerations for client's self-esteem and motivation to participate, which are not met with some of the suggested adaptations (Jordan, 2000). Currently, music therapists have access to well-made instruments designed for use in music therapy. Companies such as A Days Work (http:// www.adaysworkeducation.com) and Boehme Music (http:// www.boehmemusic.com/en/start.html) produce high quality musical instruments for use in music therapy, though some may be too expensive for practitioners.In recent years, the music therapy community addressed the development of specific instruments for use in music therapy settings. The 1 998 World Congress of Music Therapy sponsored a competition for the development of musical instruments for use in music therapy (http://www.musictherapy201 0arw.com). The Early Childhood News (2009) featured an instrument, the hydraulophone, for use in music therapy sessions (Cildiner, 2009). There are numerous books on general instrument construction (Buchanan, 1989; Robinson, 1973; Taylor, 1991; Waring, 2003). …

8th World Congress of Music Therapy, 2nd International Congress of the World Federation of Music Therapy, Hamburg, Germany, July 14-20, 1996 - Interview with Prof. Dr. Hans-Helmut Decker-Voigt

An interview with Prof. Dr. Hans-Helmut Decker-Voigt about his efforts in organising the 8th World Congress of Music Therapy, 2nd International Congress of the World Federation of Music Therapy held in Hamburg, Germany, July 14-20, 1996

Memories from the VIII World Congress of Music Therapy

Memories from the VIII World Congress of Music Therapy

6th World Congress of Music Therapy, Rio de Janeiro, 1990

The 6th World Congress of Music Therapy, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1990

Memories from 5th World Congress of Music Therapy, 1985, Genoa

A collection of memories from 5th World Congress of Music Therapy, 1985, Genoa

Memories from the 4th World Congress of Music Therapy, March 1983, Paris

Memories from the 4th World Congress of Music Therapy, March 1983, Paris