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Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals" (AMTA, 2013). The following goals and objectives are drawn from the CBMT Scopt of Practice , and organized into categories by website contributors.
Cognitive Goals[]
Ability to Use Music Independently for Self-Care
Adjustment to Life Changes or Temporary or Permanent Changes in Ability
Decision Making, Problem Solving
Focus and Maintenance of Attention
Generalization of Skills to Other Settings
Initiation and Self-Motivation
Musical and Other Creative Responses
Neurological and Cognitive Function
Physical and Psychological Pain
Emotional Goals[]
Ability to Empathize Ability to Use Music Independently for Self-Care
Adjustment to Life Changes or Temporary or Permanent Changes in Ability
Aesthetic Sensitivity and Quality of Life
Generalization of Skills to Other Settings
Musical and Other Creative Responses
Physical and Psychological Pain
Physical Goals[]
Ability to Use Music Independently for Self-Care
Adjustment to Life Changes or Temporary or Permanent Changes in Ability
Generalization of Skills to Other Settings
Musical and Other Creative Responses
Physical and Psychological Pain
Social Goals[]
Ability to Empathize Adjustment to Life Changes or Temporary or Permanent Changes in Ability
Generalization of Skills to Other Settings
Group Cohesion and/or a Feeling of Group Membership
Language, Speech, and Communication Skills
Musical and Other Creative Responses
Social Skills and Interactions
Spontaneous Communication/Interactions
Spiritual Goals[]
References[]
American Music Therapy Association, Inc. (2013). What Is Music Therapy? Retrieved February, 2013, from http://www.musictherapy.org/about/musictherapy/
The Certification Board For Music Therapists. (2011). CBMT Scope of Practice for Board Certified Music Therapists. Retrieved June 8, 2011, from http://www.cbmt.org/fact-sheets/cbmt-definition-fact-sheet/
Further Reading[]
http://www.musictherapyworks.com/goalsandobjectives.html
Contributors[]
James E. Riley, MT-BC
Daniel T. Evans, BME