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The purpose of our resources database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele, and to help answer questions from a diversity of visitors seeking information about music therapy. We therefore propose a selection of pertinent* references, however not exhaustive, given that each week more research and other information are published around the world.  

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Fostering Pre-Professionals and Learning Experiences in End-of-Life Care Contexts: Music Therapy Internship Supervision
2024
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Amy Clements-Cortéz, Sara Klinck
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Healthcare, 12(4)
Country
Canada

This article is a narrative review which offers background information on palliative care music therapy, and reports the authors’ viewpoints and reflections on supervision strategies and models employed with music therapy interns in palliative care settings based on their experiences. Approaches are shared on supporting pre-professionals as they begin working in palliative care contexts, as well as implications for supervision practices.

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Graduate music therapists' experiences of using the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music as a form of supervision: A creative process for exploring work-based issues, professional identity, and personal wellbeing
2025
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Imogen Clark, Melissa Murphy
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Nordic Journal of Music Therapy
Country
Australia

Read a study exploring the experiences of new music therapists using the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery in Music (GIM) as a form of supervision. A central theme of emerging professional identity was identified, and results indicated that GIM can be a supportive form of professional supervision for new music therapists.

Supervising Music Therapy Interns: A Survey of AMTA National Roster Internship Directors
2008
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Carla Tanguay
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Journal of Music Therapy
Country
United States (USA)

This study investigated the supervision practices of music therapy internship directors within the American Music Therapy Association. Supervisors filled out a survey and the results gathered information on their demographics, professional background, and the supervision techniques they employ.