Is There a Difference between the Music Therapy Assessment and Treatment Process?

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ATTENTION MUSIC THERAPY STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND INTERNSHIP SUPERVISORS!!! Hi all, I’m looking to develop some dialogue dealing with the differences and similarities between the assessment and treatment Process. I’m particularly interested in the work phase protocols and procedures that MTs are employing in their work and how these change during assessment and then treatment. I […]

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Guest Blogger, Dr. Nancy Jackson Writes on Listening as a Component of Relationship in Music Therapy

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Hello all, In light of the new release of the Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (IMCAP-ND): A Clinical Manual, I thought it appropriate to re-post past blog entries that deal with the various aspects and dimensions regarding the relationship in music therapy. Enjoy!  LISTENING AS A COMPONENT OF RELATIONSHIP IN MUSIC THERAPY In mental

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1-Day Music Therapy Conference on Assessment & Treatment Planning in Relationship-based Work

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Hi all, For those of you interested in learning more about music therapy assessment and treatment planning in relationship-based work, The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy College is offering a 1-day conference on October 11th, 2013: Considering Musical Dimensions in Relationship-Based Work: New Directions in Music Therapy Treatment Planning. This affordable conference will be cost $40.00

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IMCAP-ND Music Therapy Assessment Facebook FORUM

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Hi all, For those who are interested, I’ve recently created a brand new Facebook group for anyone interested in using the IMCAP-ND. The IMCAP-ND forum will  be a place where music therapists can ask questions, share stories and experiences, present research ideas, and express concerns regarding the IMCAP-ND and/or other assessment tools.The  forum will also be used

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An Overview of the IMCAP-ND Clinical Manual

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Hi all, For those who are interested, I’m providing the Introductory chapter from the IMCAP-ND in this blog post. Within the last week or so I’ve received many emails from music therapists asking questions pertaining to the manual, specifically about defining the three rating scales, as well as the “umbrella” of neurodevelopmental disorders. Thus, I”m

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IMCAP-ND Manual Available for Pre-Ordering!

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Hello all, I’m happy to share that the Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (IMCAP-ND): A Clinical Manual is now available for Pre-Ordering. By Pre-Ordering a copy of the IMCAP-ND Manual you will receive 10 free rating scale booklets (a value of $9.50). Pre-orders can be made by visiting Developmental Music Health Services at

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Music Therapist, Andre Brandalise Explores the Importance of “Clinical Themes” in Music Therapy

2 Comments / Clinical Improvisation, Music Therapy Assessment, Music-Centered Music Therapy, Musical Resources for Music Therapists, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy /

Greetings Musicers! Thanks for tuning in to the “guest blogger” series. It’s been a real treat for me to include such wonderful music therapists on this blog. This next guest post brings an international music-centered perspective on the importance of musical processes in therapy, specifically on the topic of the “clinical theme.” So, that being

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What’s so special about music therapy anyway?

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This blog entry was inspired by a chat that I recently has with a music therapy colleague, which then carried over into a discussion with and occupational speech therapist. I would be interested in knowing your thoughts…. What is indigenous (and intrinsic) to music therapy? What do we offer, as MTs, that is unique and

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Musical Goals are Clinical Goals????

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  Hi all, In jotting down some ideas based on music domain areas, I came a across a couple of questions that I would love to have some feedback on. The ideas are grounded and based on the idea that musical are clinical goals. Can they be? Let’s say it’s within the context of relationship

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Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile Assessing Level II on the IMCAP-NDRC: Musical (self) Regulation

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The Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile for Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Relating and Communicating (IMCAP-NDRC®) is a population specific, music-centered based music therapy assessment profiling system targeting specific areas of musical resposnsiveness pertaining to the child’s ability to engage, relate and communicate within in the context of musical play. This post includes the assessment process of Level 2,

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