Music therapy course (sand box)

Papers

Paper 1. Introduction to Music Therapy - 

Overview of Music Therapy: Definition, history, and its applications.

Theories and Approaches: Discuss various therapeutic models and their principles.

Ethical Considerations: Address ethical issues and boundaries in music therapy.

1.1. Overview of music therapy

Definition of Music Therapy

Types of Music Therapy

Goals of Music Therapy

Roles and responsibilities of music therapy: Creating a therapeutic environment,Choosing appropriate music,Facilitating the therapeutic process.

1.2 Theories and approaches in music therapy

Psychodynamic approach

Behavioral approach

Cognitive Behaviour therapy.

Humanistic approach.

Neurological approaches.

1.3. Ethical Considerations: Confidentiality, Dual relationship, informed consent, client autonomy, Non-discrimination.

Assessment 

Group discussion on the different aspects of Music Therapy covered in the three-day lesson plan.

Written reflection on the role of music in personal life and how it relates to the principles of Music Therapy.

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Paper 2 Music Foundations

2.1. Music and Physics : rhythm, melody, harmony, and dynamics.

2.2. Music and Mathematics: Music graphics, Music improvisation, Music ranking, Music scale.

2.3  Music and Physiology: Stress reduction, Pain management, Neuroplasticity.

2.4. Music and Psychology. Memory and Recall, Self-efficacy, Creativity, Mood regulation.

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Paper 3 : Therapeutic Settings 

3.1. Developmental Music Therapy: Focus on children and adolescents.

3.2.Geriatric Music Therapy: Discuss techniques for working with older adults.

3.3. Mental Health Applications: Explore music therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma.

3.4. Special Needs Populations: Address music therapy for individuals with disabilities.

3.5..Music therapy in School settings.

Paper 4: Rabindrik Psychotherapy.

4.1. Topography of Consciousness: Characteristics and functions of Murta, Raag and Saraswat layers.

4.2. Postulates of Rabindrik Psychotherapy.

4.3. Force field theory.

4.4. Rabindrasangeet based human values.

Paper 5 Practicum

5.1. Anecdotal report of Music therapy 

5.2  Literature review on Music therapy.

5.3. Learning of 2 Rabindrasangeet.

5.4. Rabindik value preference analysis.

5.5. Music therapy Video analysis.

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