Introduction to DIRFloortime for Music Therapists
This introductory course, specifically designed for music therapists, reviews the theoretical framework, scientific evidence, and scope of application of the DIRFloortime within a music therapy context. This course may be completed in-person over the course of 2 full days or online (virtually) in 4 hour blocks for 3 meetings. The course is taught by Dr. John Carpente, Ph.D., MT-BC, LCAT, DIR-C. as an Expert DIR Clinician and Trainer.
Training Purpose
The purpose of this training is to introduce introduce music therapists to the Developmental, Individual difference, Relationship-based (DIR) Model within a music therapy Format. Topical areas will include the theory that supports the model, research and clinical practice within a music therapy context. Clinical videos will be shown to illustrate concepts and constructs.
Asynchronous Course Schedule
Learn at your own pace and in your spare time through video lecture segments, readings, podcasts and clinical video examples.
In-Person or Synchronous Course Schedule
The in-person or synchronous version of this course is taught in three 4-hour blocks. The synchronous course dates will take place on May 9th, May 16 & May 23rd @ 10am-2pm EST. See course schedule and REGISTRATION
Training near you
This course has been taught at colleges, universities, clinics, medical facilities and children schools throughout Europe, South America and the United States.
If you are interested in hosting a training course near you, or would like information about our virtual course please email us at info@dmhmusictherapy.com
