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Music Therapy
A hospital admission for a young person can often cause significant disruption in his or her life. Young people in hospital may require assistance with adjusting to their experience, treatment, diagnosis and the hospital environment. Music is an effective, non- threatening and accessible medium which can be used to address the specific needs of each patient. Using a variety of music therapy methods, our team of trained Registered Music Therapists creatively address the psychological, developmental, physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of patients and their families. Music therapists receive referrals for patients who may need support with:
Music Therapy MethodsWithin a music therapy session, the Registered Music Therapist may draw on a variety of methods and techniques to meet the patient’s individual needs and preferences. These may include the use of:
Music Therapy Program at Monash Children’sAt Monash Children’s the Music Therapy Department provides music therapy services within the following areas:
The music therapy department also provides regular education and in-servicing to staff and is available for consultation regarding the appropriate use of music for patients and families. ResearchThe discipline of music therapy is based on a strong foundation of research and evidence-based practice. The music therapy program at Monash Children’s is committed to the ongoing evaluation of the clinical work that is provided to patients and their families and has strong links with the National Music Therapy Research Unit (NAMTRU) at the University of Melbourne.Completed Research ProjectsCalabro, J (2006). Music therapy for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Unpublished Master’s thesis, University of Melbourne.Calabro, J, Wolfe, R, & Shoemark, H (2003). The effects of recorded sedative music on the physiology and behaviour of premature infants with a respiratory disorder, Australian Journal of Music Therapy, 14, 3-19. Current Research ProjectsLife threatening cancer across the lifespan: examining the relevance of music to children (0-14 years) (2009- present)A multi-site research collaboration with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Children’s. Registered Music TherapistsRegistered Music Therapists are tertiary trained professionals and as members of the Australian Music Therapy Association are bound by the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the AMTA Inc. For more information on training in Music Therapy please visit the University of Melbourne website. www.unimelb.edu.auStudent ProgramThe department offers student placements throughout the year for final year music therapy students who are undertaking an accredited course of training with the Australian Music Therapy Association.SupportersThe music therapy department would like to acknowledge the generous and ongoing support of the KOALA Foundation www.koalafoundation.org.au.CliniciansMusic Therapy Manager/Senior ClinicianAnnette Baron: annette.baron@southernhealth.org.au Registered Music Therapist – General Paediatrics Liz McLean: Elizabeth.mclean@southernhealth.org.au Contact InformationIf you wish to make a referral or contact one of the Registered Music Therapists please call or email:Telephone: (03) 9594 4300 Email: annette.baron@southernhealth.org.au Other Useful LinksAustralian Music Therapy Association - www.austmta.org.auVoices – A World Forum for Music Therapy - www.voices.no National Music Therapy Research Unit - http://www.music.unimelb.edu.au/research/NAMTRU.html |
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Published Date: October 8, 2009 Printed from http://www.monashchildrens.org.au/page/Health_Professionals/Monash_Childrens_departments/Allied_Health/Music_Therapy/ © Monash Children's Hospital |
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