MU 504
Music Therapy Placement I
Working with a peer, students gain experience in a co-therapy
model facilitating music therapy group sessions in the
community and individual sessions at Laurier's on-site clinic.
They learn how to apply basic skills within a music therapy
framework, to structure and facilitate the therapeutic process
with diverse client populations, establish rapport, use effective
professional communication and listening skills. Students
develop clinical documentation skills, writing notes, formulating
assessments, and creating collaborative client-centred goals and
objectives. Students practice maintaining effective relationships
by employing empathy, respect and authenticity, demonstrating
sensitivity to the setting, and responding effectively to client's
verbal and non-verbal communication. Students apply ethical
principles, demonstrating personal and professional integrity,
and applying the safe and effective use of self. Throughout the
term, students review clients' therapeutic process and progress,
and make appropriate adjustments. At the end of the sessions,
students review progress and make a recommendation whether
to continue or conclude therapy. Weekly supervision is provided
by Laurier faculty who are qualified and experienced music
therapists. This course is directly connected and integrated with
the concurrent MU505, MU506, and MU507 courses, during
which the practicum experience, client assessment, therapeutic
goals, therapeutic interventions, and theoretical frameworks are
further discussed and explored.
Prerequisites: 2-year program: MU501, MU502, MU503.
Corequisites: 2-year program: MU505, MU507, MU506.
Working with a peer, students gain experience in a co-therapy
model facilitating music therapy group sessions in the
community and individual sessions at Laurier's on-site clinic.
They learn how to apply basic skills within a music therapy
framework, to structure and facilitate the therapeutic process
with diverse client populations, establish rapport, use effective
professional communication and listening skills. Students
develop clinical documentation skills, writing notes, formulating
assessments, and creating collaborative client-centred goals and
objectives. Students practice maintaining effective relationships
by employing empathy, respect and authenticity, demonstrating
sensitivity to the setting, and responding effectively to client's
verbal and non-verbal communication. Students apply ethical
principles, demonstrating personal and professional integrity,
and applying the safe and effective use of self. Throughout the
term, students review clients' therapeutic process and progress,
and make appropriate adjustments. At the end of the sessions,
students review progress and make a recommendation whether
to continue or conclude therapy. Weekly supervision is provided
by Laurier faculty who are qualified and experienced music
therapists. This course is directly connected and integrated with
the concurrent MU505, MU506, and MU507 courses, during
which the practicum experience, client assessment, therapeutic
goals, therapeutic interventions, and theoretical frameworks are
further discussed and explored.
Prerequisites: 2-year program: MU501, MU502, MU503.
Corequisites: 2-year program: MU505, MU507, MU506.
Working with a peer, students gain experience in a co-therapy
model facilitating music therapy group sessions in the
community and individual sessions at Laurier's on-site clinic.
They learn how to apply basic skills within a music therapy
framework, to structure and facilitate the therapeutic process
with diverse client populations, establish rapport, use effective
professional communication and listening skills. Students
develop clinical documentation skills, writing notes, formulating
assessments, and creating collaborative client-centred goals and
objectives. Students practice maintaining effective relationships
by employing empathy, respect and authenticity, demonstrating
sensitivity to the setting, and responding effectively to client's
verbal and non-verbal communication. Students apply ethical
principles, demonstrating personal and professional integrity,
and applying the safe and effective use of self. Throughout the
term, students review clients' therapeutic process and progress,
and make appropriate adjustments. At the end of the sessions,
students review progress and make a recommendation whether
to continue or conclude therapy. Weekly supervision is provided
by Laurier faculty who are qualified and experienced music
therapists. This course is directly connected and integrated with
the concurrent MU505, MU506, and MU507 courses, during
which the practicum experience, client assessment, therapeutic
goals, therapeutic interventions, and theoretical frameworks are
further discussed and explored.
Prerequisites: 2-year program: MU501, MU502, MU503.
Corequisites: 2-year program: MU505, MU507, MU506.