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E-Book of Articles - World Federation of Music Therapy

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Wheeler, Barbara: WMFT Proceedings <strong>of</strong> the Education Symposium<br />

3. Some programs <strong>of</strong>fer courses in ethno-cultural topics, but most do not. <strong>Music</strong> is not<br />

an international language - it is a cultural modality. Thus, in order for therapists to be<br />

able to practice in any European country, a basic knowledge <strong>of</strong> the cultural<br />

differences is necessary. Moreover, we all know the important role that authentic<br />

childhood music might play in the therapeutic process.<br />

4. The U.K. Association <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Music</strong> Therapists has collected information<br />

from all <strong>of</strong> its schools and integrated it into one basic module <strong>of</strong> training. This<br />

procedure provides a reasonable picture <strong>of</strong> the distinct and shared aspects <strong>of</strong> each<br />

program. It would be worthwhile for every country with more than one program to<br />

follow the same procedure.<br />

5. Research is the Achilles Heel <strong>of</strong> many programs. In most cases, research projects<br />

are part <strong>of</strong> the requirements for a Master's and/or Ph.D. degree. As research in music<br />

therapy is essential and has become increasingly developed, it is recommended to<br />

include research methods in each program, even at the stage <strong>of</strong> basic studies.<br />

6. The student (future music therapist) should be encouraged by his teachers to take<br />

psychotherapy for self-development.<br />

7. Generally speaking, there must be a way to design a basic program which includes<br />

the following relevant branches <strong>of</strong> study:<br />

SUBJECT HOURS<br />

Complementary studies in music (after having a previous degree in<br />

music)<br />

H=45 Min<br />

150-210<br />

Medicine 150-210<br />

Psychology 400-450<br />

Special Education 60-90<br />

Ethno-cultural Aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Music</strong> 45-60<br />

Research methods 30-60<br />

Integrative Studies in <strong>Music</strong> <strong>Therapy</strong> (including theory, workshops, 1000-<br />

internship and supervision).<br />

Specific subjects (such as movement, visual arts, advanced<br />

technology in MT etc.)<br />

European Examinations<br />

1300<br />

90-120<br />

It would be desirable to consider establishing a European Committee for General<br />

Examinations in <strong>Music</strong> <strong>Therapy</strong> in order to ensure a basic level <strong>of</strong> knowledge and<br />

maturity, at least for pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who wish to work in another country. At the<br />

moment this is impossible even within one country.<br />

Dr. Chava Sekeles Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>Therapy</strong> Program<br />

Insitute <strong>of</strong> Art Therapies, <strong>Music</strong> <strong>Therapy</strong> Program,<br />

David Yellin College<br />

Nataf, D. N. Harei Yehuda 90804<br />

Israel<br />

E-mail: sekeles@netvision.net.il<br />

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