MUSIC 2MT3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Electroacupuncture, Music Therapy, American Psychiatric Association
18 Sep 2020
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In south africa, music therapists either use an eclectic approach or the nordoff- Australia: eclectic approaches that use psychodynamic concepts but rarely improvisation. Argentina: mt pioneered by benenzon, an american-trained psychiatrist. He merged his knowledge with his understanding of music therapy & Many models of mt in argentina continue to share benenzon"s body- sound-music technique. Japan: divisions in mt traced back to historical roots. Mt developed in japan by 2 competing organizations: the japanese association of clinical music therapy, founded by musicians & mt practitioners, the biomusic association, founded by medical doctors. Mt gained foothold in far east too. Practitioners integrate own cultural beliefs into clinical work. India: use of ragas to affect specific illnesses/disorders. Japan: traditional techniques like acupuncture, herbal medicine, & breathing exercises integrated into mt practice. China: integrate electro-acupuncture treatment & traditional chinese medicine into mt. Music therapy international report: journal published by the american. Online journal: voices: a world forum for music therapy.
