Multicultural Experiential Learning in Music Therapy Supervision

Abstract

Abstr Abstract actAlthough music therapists have discussed the importance of multicultural training in supervision, few approaches and applications have been developed to assist music therapy students and professionals in moving towards multicultural competence. Multicultural experiential learning is an approach that supervisors and supervisees can utilize to learn and maintain multicultural skills across the supervision continuum and throughout their careers. This paper explores the responsibilities of supervisors and supervisees who participate in this approach as well as recommendations to determine supervisee eligibility. The role of music in multicultural experiential learning is also discussed to provide opportunities to enhance these types of experiences. Examples of multicultural experiential learning and their instructions are provided for qualified supervisors who want to learn about this approach and implement it in their supervision practice.

Modern Methodological Approaches to the Training of Artists Specialists for the Application of Music Therapy in Professional Activities in the European Countries and the Usa

“…Міждисциплінарний підхід у підготовці музичних терапевтів означає, що студенти отримують знання та навички з різних наукових дисциплін, таких як музика, медицина, психологія, соціальна робота та інші. Цей підхід допомагає музичним терапевтам розуміти та працювати з клієнтами з різними потребами та проблемами шляхом поєднання знань з різних галузей [7].…”

“…Знання професійних музикантів також можуть бути використані у формуванні музичної компетентності майбутніх музичних терапевтів, яка включає у себе знання теорії музики, навички гри на музичних інструментах, вміння імпровізувати та компонувати музику [7].…”

Video-based Reflective Practice (VRP)

“…By playing, verbally processing, and/or listening back to recorded examples, professionals acknowledged personal issues presented in the clinical process, explored the importance of the working alliance, and reported continued increase in self-awareness. Additionally, self-experiences in culturally centered music therapy supervision were explored and helped increase trainees' multicultural competence (Donley, 2020;Swamy, 2011). Furthermore, Zanders (2020) Reflective practice that focuses on self-experiences and self-inquiry as well as particular clinical settings has been explored in music therapy supervision.…”