Abstract
![CDATA[Music therapy is a profession whose time has come. Now more than ever, we have an understanding of music psychology and the psychosocial effects of physical health, as well as knowledge that the positive effects of the arts are pervasively important in our society. Increasingly, we see applications and reports of medical music therapy and music medicine in the media, which can only grow the profession further. What advice do I have for people starting their career as a music therapist? This is what I say: “Challenge yourself to grow and develop; find meaning in what you do; respect all people and professions - don’t have a “chip on your shoulder” that music therapy is somehow the best profession; find support, use supervision, and be aware of transference and countertransference issues; keep fit mentally and physically; be a lifelong learner; never stop engaging in reflective practice; and, finally, be bold, try new things, and push the boundaries!”]]
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Lives of Music Therapists: Profiles in Creativity. Volume 3 |
Editors | John F. Mahoney |
Place of Publication | U.S. |
Publisher | Barcelona Publishers |
Pages | 402-417 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781945411229 |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- music therapy
- music therapists