Music Therapy Association of Ontario www3.sympatico.ca/smacnay/MTAO Canadian Association for Music Therapy www.musictherapy.ca American Music Therapy Association www.musictherapy.org Pavarotti Music Centre www.warchild.org/projects/centre/mus-ther.html |
Music Therapy... is provided by fully trained and qualified music therapists is a therapeutic process which occurs through the structured use of music is used to achieve prescribed, non-musical goals is used to develop, maintain, or improve skills addresses social, emotional, behavioural, cognitive, communicative, physical and spiritual domains of functioning can occur in individual or group settings is tailored to meet individual needs is client-centred (based on client preferences) |
Music Therapy... is provided by fully trained and qualified music therapists is a therapeutic process which occurs through the structured use of music is used to achieve prescribed, non-musical goals is used to develop, maintain, or improve skills addresses social, emotional, behavioural, cognitive, communicative, physical and spiritual domains of functioning can occur in individual or group settings is tailored to meet individual needs is client-centred (based on client preferences) |
Completed Internship at the Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital (now St. Josephs Mountain Healthcare) Hamilton) |
Education: |
REBECCA MAGILL, B.M.T., M.T.A. |
This page was last updated on: February 3, 2004
MUSIC THERAPY |
This site is designed to serve as an introduction to music therapy in general, as well as my private practice in Hamilton, Ontario. ~ Rebecca Magill, B.M.T., M.T.A. |
WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY? |
WHO BENEFITS FROM MUSIC THERAPY? |
Music therapy does not serve as a cure for specific diagnoses. However, it has proven effective in addressing issues related to a variety of diagnoses, disabilities and life stages including: |
acquired brain injury AIDS autism/PDD spectrum disorders behavioural difficulties child birth chronic/complex care dementia/Alzheimer's eating disorders |
emotional abuse geriatrics grief and bereavement hearing impairments learning disabilities mental illness neo-natal care oncology |
palliative care physical rehabilitation post-traumatic stress disorder speech and language impairments substance abuse visual impairments |
WHY MUSIC? |
Music... |
is a natural form of self-expression and communication is easily adapted to suit individuals is cross cultural is motivational is not dependent upon verbal skills is easily accessible captures and maintains attention provides a safe context for verbal and non-verbal communication influences musical and non-musical behaviours provides immediate feedback |
taps into memory and emotion stimulates specific brain areas facilitates learning serves as an effective memory aid allows for repetition provides intrinsic structure is non-threatening is success oriented is enjoyable |
WHAT HAPPENS IN MUSIC THERAPY? |
After an assessment, specific goals and objectives to be addressed through music therapy are outlined. These goals and objectives are worked towards through client participation in various combinations of singing, listening, moving, playing, creating. Some possible goals addressed through each activity are outlined below: |
Singing: may be used to facilitate self-expression, aid in the learning of new concepts, improve speech and language skills, improve breath control, increase appropriate social skills, and increase self-esteem. |
Listening:.may be used to increase attention span, improve memory skills, alter behaviour and mood states, provide a non-verbal form of communication, increase decision making skills, and provide a means of relaxation. |
Movement: is often used to facilitate non-verbal communication and self expression, provide a safe and acceptable form of tension release, develop fine and gross motor skills, develop and/or maintain muscle tone, improve balance, and improve range of motion. |
Playing Instruments: may be used to enable increased self-expression, increase self-esteem, provide a socially acceptable release of tension and anger, develop fine and gross motor skills, increase muscle tone, increase appropriate social skills, and improve participation in team-work. |
Creating (through composition or improvisation): is used to increase self-expression, improve self-esteem, validate feelings, encourage instrumental tasks (see above), and provide a safe method of communication. |
WHAT IS A MUSIC THERAPIST? |
A MUSIC THERAPIST IN CANADA... |
is a skilled musician is trained at the university level in music, psychology, and therapeutic techniques has an Bachelor of Music Therapy degree from an accredited university (4 year honours program) has performed a minimum of 1,000 hours of work through a supervised internship has met the educational and professional standards outlined by the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) has been deemed a Music Therapist Accredited (MTA) by the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) |
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Created by R. Magill (c) 2001 All Rights Reserved |
Employment with the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services through CPRI (Child and Parent Resource Institute) in London, Ontario |
abuse, acquired brain injury, Alzheimer's, autism, behavioural difficulties, chronic/complex care, dementia, developmental delays, Down's syndrome, geriatrics, learning disabilities, mental illness, normal childhood development, oncology, palliative care, physical disabilities, Rett syndrome, speech and language issues, substance abuse, Tourette's syndrome |
Private Practice in Hamilton, Ontario and surrounding area |
Assessment, consultation, treatment planning, programme implementation, programme evaluation, research, continued education |
Inservice presentation, workshop consultation/planning/presentation |
Clinical Experience in the following areas: |
Obtained Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy degree from Wilfrid Laurier University |
Current Activities: |
Music Therapy Association of Ontario www3.sympatico.ca/smacnay/MTAO Canadian Association for Music Therapy www.musictherapy.ca American Music Therapy Association www.musictherapy.org Pavarotti Music Centre www.warchild.org/projects/centre/mus-ther.html |
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