In Harmony: Strategies for Group Music Therapy
© 2010 ISBN 978-0-9617272-6-0
Cathy Knoll, MA, MT-BC
and Dellinda Henry, MEd, MT-BC
Eco-friendly edition $20.00
Optional 20 CMTE credits $100.00
In Harmony: Strategies for Group Music Therapy is a professional study course that challenges music therapists to raise the bar in their clinical practice by enhancing their skill in facilitating music therapy groups. Guidelines and strategies can be adapted to groups of different sizes in a variety of clinical settings. The new eco-friendly edition of this professional study course from Music Works Publications includes a pdf workbook to read on your computer or to download and print. You can listen to the audio discussion directly on your computer or on an iPod, or you can burn on a CD. The In Harmony professional course covers these topics:
- Introduction Making the case for music in group therapy
- It Really Works! Principles of group music therapy
- Where Do I Begin? Efficient and effective planning
- Ready? Set? Go! Facilitating group music therapy sessions
- Is Anyone Listening? Crowd control techniques
- Help! Managing the paper chase
Optional CMTE credits. Music therapists can receive 20 hours of pre-approved CMTE credit by submitting written assignments chosen from options in each chapter. The CMTE fee is only $100 – only $5 per credit hour! You do not submit the CMTE fee or assignments until you are ready to receive credit. You can take the course now and apply for CMTE credit anytime in the future. See the CMTE Information page for details.
Learning Objectives for In Harmony 2010 CBMT Scope of Practice:
Unit 1: Participant will utilize basic group music therapy principles for developing effective initial and ongoing treatment strategies for groups. (CBMT Scope of Practice 2010: I. Assessment and Treatment Planning, C. Treatment Planning)
Unit 2: Participant will structure treatment that integrates the objectives of individuals into the overall group treatment plan. (CBMT Scope of Practice 2010: I. Assessment and Treatment Planning, C. Treatment Planning
Unit 3: Participant will develop and implement music therapy experiences to help individual participants achieve therapeutic goals while participating in group therapy. (CBMT Scope of Practice 2010: II. Treatment Implementation and Termination, A. Implementation, B. Safety
Unit 4: Participant will develop and implement strategies that set the occasion for individuals in group music therapy sessions to maintain appropriate behavior. (CBMT Scope of Practice 2010: II. Treatment Implementation and Termination, A. Implementation, B. Safety)
Unit 5: Participant will develop and use documentation forms and methods that effectively and efficiently document group music therapy sessions. (CBMT Scope of Practice 2010: III. Ongoing Documentation and Evaluation of Therapy, A. Documentation)
Statement of relationship to CBMT: In Harmony is approved by the Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT) for 20 Continuing Music Therapy Education credits (CMTE). Credits awarded by CBMT are accepted by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Music Works Publications, S-001, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria. See the CMTE Information page for details.
Note: Original © 1994, Revised 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2010.