MUSIC 2MT3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Precomposed Character, Bone Density, Betty White
31 Jul 2018
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Hand over hand model - therapist helping client to play. Depending on client and abilities, some therapists insist on the client independently playing. Provides a motor (muscle) memory for individual, enhances chance of response. Self-regulation as part of a health care goal - know what is right or wrong, when to stop or continue, be responsible (can be difficult for children) Done with intent to encourage self-regulation and practice it through music (playing vs not playing instruments) Building skills of being aware of certain environments and the behaviours that are deemed appropriate. Empowering individuals to make choices and take control over environment. Some forces to comply to - deciding within a certain time frame (choosing instrument in 5 seconds) Transcends into home and school from music therapy sessions. Opportunity to express themselves and make choice or learning how, some children can be restricted: long term care. During that time period, improving quality of life.
