E-Book of Articles - World Federation of Music Therapy

Interview
The JVC Handbook states that:
Wheeler, Barbara: WMFT Proceedings of the Education Symposium
Applicants should normally be accepted onto a course only after
interview by a State Registered Arts Therapist (i.e., Music Therapist for
music therapy trainings) and assessment of artistic (musical)
accomplishment. They would also have to demonstrate that they meet
the criteria stated in the Entry Requirements section above
General Content for All Three Modalities
Practice:
Theory:
Courses must include:
- Personal therapy
- Clinical work practice
- Personal supervision
- Groupwork as participant and facilitator
- Skills training in the modality
- Further practical experience and training in the relevant art
form
- Practical experience of art forms akin to the main modality
- Writing of case studies, management reports, records
Courses must include:
-Study of relevant art form, psychology, psychiatry, sociology,
psychotherapy, group and individual work, the therapeutic
relationship and management of the therapeutic process, the
supervision process, cultural and ethical issues, procedures for
assessment and evaluation of therapy. Professional matters such
as record keeping, code of ethics etc (e.g., mental health act,
child protection act) should also be included.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Courses must include
- Congenital and acquired disability – its aetiology, diagnosis and
implications for
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