MUSIC 2MT3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Commission On Accreditation Of Medical Transport Systems, Music Therapy, Amta
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1960 de nition (past de nition) from national association for music therapy (namt) says music therapy is the scienti c application of the art of music to accomplish therapeutic aims. It is the use of music and of the therapist"s self to in uence changes in behaviour. Listening to music is not giving one self therapy, it is therapeutic, but not mt. In the u. s. , they focus more on changing behaviour, but in canada behaviour is just one of the elements, can also but psychoanalysis, cognitive goals canada more psychoanalytic opposed to behaviour, unlike the states. Current de nition from american music therapy association (amta) of mt: Mt involves the clinical and evidence based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals. Research in mt indicates its effectiveness in areas such as overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing peoples motivation to become engaged in their treatment and providing emotional support for clients and their families.