Music Time with H
Faculty Mentor(s) Name(s)
Susan Craig
Abstract
In this case study, the student music therapist co-led group sessions with H., a 45-year-old African American male, twice a week at a skilled nursing facility. After doing an assessment and taking baseline data, two music therapy goals were established. These goals and their objectives were as followed: To increase participation as operationally defined by eye contact during the song, playing an instrument, movement or dance, and participating in decision making activities. To increase quality of life which is operationally defined as the amount of times H smiles or presents positive emotion within the session. Music was used as a mediator, reinforcer, and a structure in order to achieve these goals. Elements such as lyrics, rhythm and tempo were used specifically to help facilitate the desired response. Throughout the session, H. was met with verbal continuous reinforcement each time he participated or presented a positive emotion. By the end of the practicum contract, music therapy was shown to be effective as H. ended up meeting both of his goals. He is recommended to continue music therapy treatment on new goals and objectives.
Start Date
27-3-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-3-2024 9:50 AM
Location
Magnolia Ballroom
Music Time with H
Magnolia Ballroom
In this case study, the student music therapist co-led group sessions with H., a 45-year-old African American male, twice a week at a skilled nursing facility. After doing an assessment and taking baseline data, two music therapy goals were established. These goals and their objectives were as followed: To increase participation as operationally defined by eye contact during the song, playing an instrument, movement or dance, and participating in decision making activities. To increase quality of life which is operationally defined as the amount of times H smiles or presents positive emotion within the session. Music was used as a mediator, reinforcer, and a structure in order to achieve these goals. Elements such as lyrics, rhythm and tempo were used specifically to help facilitate the desired response. Throughout the session, H. was met with verbal continuous reinforcement each time he participated or presented a positive emotion. By the end of the practicum contract, music therapy was shown to be effective as H. ended up meeting both of his goals. He is recommended to continue music therapy treatment on new goals and objectives.