Music Therapy Online
Welcome to Music Therapy Online! Online professional development tutorials for music therapists wo Share your knowledge, learn new skills, thrive in your career!
Music Therapy Online is here to serve music therapists worldwide with quality online professional development tutorials. MTO offers you relaxed and easy to follow 1 hour tutorials on a wide variety of topics such as clinical populations, new ways of working, research, methods, workplace issues and private practice.
18/07/2024
Free introduction to Resurrecting Music Therapy Ritual - https://mailchi.mp/musictherapyonline/resurrecting_ritual_in_music_therapy-20321580
01/07/2024
Resurrecting Music Therapy Ritual - https://mailchi.mp/musictherapyonline/resurrecting_ritual_in_music_therapy
Check out our new online tutorial from Nsamu Moonga, psychotherapist and music therapist living in Sth Africa. Discover the importance of ritual and how you can create more intention and connection with your music therapy clients.
23/06/2024
HI everyone, I've just finished a new online tutorial from Nsamu Moonga on Resurrecting music therapy ritual and we've created this free resource for you. Check out Nsamu's short film on the deep connection his culture has with the African drum.
https://mailchi.mp/musictherapyonline/musictherapyritual
27/10/2023
Looking for intervention ideas? Check out our free infographic from Bronte Arns to receive 7 easy ideas to promote joint attention, turn taking, emotional expression and more...
Activities for social communication for children with autism Looking for intervention ideas? Here are 7 easy ways to adapt a song to promote joint attention, turn taking, adjusting to coordinate with others, literacy, sequencing, and emotional expression. Click to receive your free infographic!
10/09/2023
NEW TUTORIAL RELEASE
Assistive technology in music therapy. Increase inclusivity and accessibility in your music therapy practice. Check out this new release from Dr Anita Swanson on the current types of AT available for your clients and learn how to create accessible online and physical therapy spaces. Includes bonus content to earn extra CMTE/CPD credits and a free eBook.
https://mailchi.mp/edb621c3cdb7/assistive-technology-in-music-therapy
02/09/2023
Free eBook!
Facilitating and supporting our client’s communication is something we do every day. Competent communication is essential in daily life, yet many people cannot communicate via the standard means of speech, and thus require the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
To celebrate the launch of Dr Anita Swanson's new online tutorial on Assistive Tech in music therapy we've creating this free eBook on intentional communication.
Click on the link to download your free eBook
Free eBook - Intentional communication with alternate and augmentative communication To celebrate the launch of Dr Anita Swanson's new online tutorial on 'Assistive Technology in Music Therapy' we've created this free eBook. Get up to speed on intentional communication and AAC in your music therapy practice. Click on the link to get you
05/05/2023
It's been a while since our last launch (where has the time gone?!) but I'm very excited to share that Dr Anita Swanson has created a fabulous tutorial on assistive tech in music therapy. Coming shortly :)
24/02/2023
How's everyone going getting their CPD submissions in?
19/08/2022
Here's another fabulous MTO tutorial that's been approved by the CBMT. 'Group music therapy for adults with mood and anxiety disorders' is now pre-approved for 1 CMTE credit. Go get it!
Group music therapy for adults with mood and anxiety disorders A music-centred and resource-oriented approach
02/06/2022
LAUNCHING TODAY! Group music therapy for adults with mood and anxiety disorders - https://mailchi.mp/08b60c670ecc/moodandanxiety
19/05/2022
Free resource! To celebrate the upcoming release of Dr Liz Mitchell's new tutorial we've created this great little mental health resource for you. Enjoy!
https://mailchi.mp/476e46f1dfa9/moodandanxiety
03/03/2022
Very excited to launch a new online tutorial today. Exercise for older adults by the very experienced Winifred Beevers RMT MAppSc. If you're working with older adults then take a look here https://musictherapyonline.org/p/exercise-for-older-adults
Exercise for older adults Facilitating music therapy based exercise programs for older adults
Let's just take a moment to consider how much difference we make, how much effort we put in, how much we care, and generally just how awesome we are.
Happy music therapy day my beautiful, talented, passionate and inspiring collegues. You truly are amazing :)
25/02/2022
Just launched a fun little freebie for those music therapists working with older adults. Happy Friday!
Free resource - Designing an exercise dance class for people with Parkinson's Disease
21/02/2022
Supervision in Music Therapy - getting started, getting confident, getting it right! Time to get some real skills cause 'caring isn't enough' when providing professional and clinical supervision. Presented by the lovely Professor Anita Swanson and highly recommended.
https://musictherapyonline.org/p/supervision-in-music-therapy?
Supervision in Music Therapy Getting started, getting confident, getting it right
20/02/2022
Keen to get some supervision skills under your belt before the term's students arrive? Look no further...
Music Therapy Online - Introduction to Supervision in Music Therapy Clinical supervision is one of those roles that we can often just fall into, with little preparation or training. But being a great supervisor takes time an...
19/02/2022
Want to be a great supervisor? This cute little infographic from Professor Anita Swanson is just the ticket. Start the year off with some brand new supervision skills.
How to ge a great supervisor Enter your email to receive your free infographic from Dr. Anita Swanson on how to be a great clinical supervisor. Provide high quality supervision to your students, colleagues and other professionals.
18/02/2022
So honoured to have this amazing human presenting on Music Therapy Online. (Re) Introducing Professor Anita Swanson!
Dr. Swanson works in the Texas Technology Access Program at the Texas Center for Disability Studies, University of Texas at Austin, USA. She brings experience as a practitioner and professor of music therapy. Dr. Swanson has served a wide range of clinical populations, utilizing assistive technology with individuals on the autism spectrum, persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and adults with neurological challenges. Dr. Swanson has published in several journals and frequently presents across the US and internationally. Currently, she is serving as President of the World Federation of Music Therapy.
11/02/2022
Feeling perky? Ready to kick-start your PD for the year? Check out this list of online music therapy education opportunities from an exciting range of international providers.
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02/12/2021
NEW TUTORIAL RELEASE! Sarah Dunston's Neurosequential model of therapeutics is now live on the website. If you're working with children affected by trauma then this tutorial is a must-see. Sarah presents Dr Bruce Perry's highly influential work in childhood trauma and shares her NMT music therapy protocol. A great blend of current research and practical ideas Sarah includes intervention video's and offers the oportunity for you to earn extra CMTE/CPD credits by creating your own trauma informed interventions. Worth a look!
https://musictherapyonline.org/p/the-neurosequential-model-of-therapeutics
The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics A new direction for trauma informed music therapy
18/11/2021
Hi everyone, I'm about to launch a new online tutorial from Sarah Dunston RMT on 'The neurosequential model of therapeutics: A new direction in trauma informed music therapy with children'.
To celebrate we're releasing a free video of a simple music therapy activity which helps children calm their nervous system, increase their relational ability, and disrupts the dissociative response. You can find it here https://mailchi.mp/8efc3cf9d0ca/complex-trauma
Free resource - Simple activity idea for children with complex trauma
09/11/2021
You can purchase Dr Stine Lindahl Jacobsen's online tutorial on managing difficult conversations with clients here https://musictherapyonline.org/p/conversations-with-families. It's only $40 USD and can earn you 4+ CPD/CMTE credits.
Conversations with families Using music therapy assessment when 'good enough' parenting isn't good enough
08/11/2021
If you'd like to know more about Dr Stine Jacobsen's online tutorial you can watch her introduction here https://youtu.be/o1GACQKVG4g
Music Therapy Online - Introduction to Conversations with Families Have a look at the introduction to this fabulous tutorial from Dr Stine Lindahl Jacobsen. Discussing how music therapy assessment can help us and our client...
07/11/2021
To accompany her online tutorial on difficult conversations with our clients Dr Stine Jacobsen has created this free infographic. You can find it here.
https://mailchi.mp/59a06616f736/difficultconversations
Free infographic - Handling difficult conversations with families and clients
06/11/2021
Dr Stine Lindahl Jacobsen, Ph.D, is an Associate Professor and Head of Art, Health & Technology Education, and Head of the Music Therapy Research Group at Aalborg University. She is also Head of the Regional Arts and Health Center at AAU and the Head of International Music Therapy Assessment Consortium.
Dr Jacobsen has recently released a new book on music therapy assessment and has created an online tutorial for MTO on managing difficult conversations with our clients.
She has also developed a validated music therapy measure called the Assessment of Parent-Child Interaction (APCI) and trains music therapists and researchers internationally. Publications include edited book chapters, manuals and articles and she has given numerous lectures and keynotes all around the world. Her clinical & research areas mainly include arts and health, families, effect studies and music therapy assessment.
02/11/2021
If you'd like to purchase Dr Petra Kern's online tutorial on the 4 major trends in early childhood music therapy then you'll find it here https://musictherapyonline.org/p/early-childhood-music-therapy $40USD to purchase and you can earn 4+ CPD/CMTE credits.
Early childhood music therapy Four ongoing trends that will shape the decade
01/11/2021
If you'd like a sneak peak at Dr Petra Kern's online tutorial then you can watch her introduction (for free) here ... https://youtu.be/JMKB5tgP8gc
Music Therapy Online - Introduction to Early Childhood Music Therapy Check out the introduction to this fabulous online tutorial by Dr. Petra Kern. Covering the 4 major trend topics in early childhood music therapy, Dr Kern d...
31/10/2021
Dr Petra Kern is the author of the fantastic early childhood music therapy magazine 'imagine'. She is sharing past editions of 'imagine' for you, free of charge. You can grab your copy here...
https://mailchi.mp/b9728cec1152/imagine
Free copy of 'imagine' - The early childhood music therapy magazine
30/10/2021
I'm sure you all know (or have heard of) the dynamic Dr Petra Kern Ph.D., MT-BC, MTA, DMtG. Petra is a board-certified music therapist in the USA, Canada, and Germany with over 25 years experiences in clinical practice, research, education, and organizational leadership and she has created a comprehensive MTO tutorial on early childhood music therapy.
She is known for her innovative projects, cutting-edge thinking, and international work. As Editor-in-Chief of imagine, she brings together knowledge, practices, and trends from the world’s best early childhood music therapists. Learn more about Dr. Kern at http://musictherapy.biz/drpetrakern
26/10/2021
Dr Kathy Murphy's full online tutorial on Songwriting in addiction treatment - The integration of CBT, Change Theory and the 12 steps. Click here to purchase for $40USD and earn 4+ CPD/CMTE credits :)
https://musictherapyonline.org/p/songwriting-in-addictions-treatment
Songwriting in addictions treatment The integration of CBT, Change Theory and the 12-Steps
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