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Exploring music therapists’ attitudes towards disability and sexuality
Title
Exploring music therapists’ attitudes towards disability and sexuality
Year Issued
2024
Abstract
Music therapy has historically not addressed sex as a topic within clinical practice despite its clinical relevance to the human experience. As a field that works with an abundance of disabled clients who are often harmed by social and systemic infantilization which ...
Show moreMusic therapy has historically not addressed sex as a topic within clinical practice despite its clinical relevance to the human experience. As a field that works with an abundance of disabled clients who are often harmed by social and systemic infantilization which prevents them from access to sexual knowledge, it could be argued that music therapists should be trained to provide basic levels of support to this community in particular given the high level of need. Nevertheless, there are many questions and conflicting ideas around music therapy scope of practice as it pertains to these topics, barriers to education and clinical implementation and viable solutions to this gap in knowledge as a profession. While the music therapy literature has seen an increase in disability justice research in recent years, it offers little to nothing on the topic of engaging in clinically relevant discussion of sex, and most certainly not within the context of disability. This study aimed to examine music therapists’ educational and clinical experiences on engaging in sexual topics with disabled clients, as well as measuring personal feelings of comfort in engaging in these conversations. It was conducted via an anonymous survey intended to collect quantitative and qualitative data from a wide array of music therapists. Data was collected and analyzed according to an objectivist framework and qualitative data in particular was analyzed for common themes. Results indicate a lack of training and education in the facilitation of such topics, and the majority of participants reported complex feelings on the various intersecting layers of these conversations. While many reported feeling discomfort in relation to this topic, so too did many indicate a desire to reflect more critically and intentionally on the subject. It is hoped that this study’s data will serve as an impetus for our field to shift cultural and education practices to better prepare therapists for these conversations on these topics.
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Author
Miller, Francesca
Exploring Music Therapist’s Experiences of Sharing Pronouns within Group Therapy
Title
Exploring Music Therapist’s Experiences of Sharing Pronouns within Group Therapy
Year Issued
2024
Abstract
If music therapists are following the code of ethics, they should be striving to provide inclusive practices. This includes how gender, and its concepts are communicated by therapists. In context of clinical group work, promoting gender inclusivity can be cultivated ...
Show moreIf music therapists are following the code of ethics, they should be striving to provide inclusive practices. This includes how gender, and its concepts are communicated by therapists. In context of clinical group work, promoting gender inclusivity can be cultivated through disclosure and musical choices. Additionally, there are contextual factors that influence clinical decisions made by the therapist. These factors can impact how gender identity is shared and explored by the therapist and clients in the group setting. There is growing research in the music therapy and counseling field regarding the impact of disclosing gender pronouns as well as how the therapeutic relationship is perceived to be impacted by the act of sharing pronouns with clients. However, minimal research has been curious towards how these decisions are made by the clinicians. This thesis aimed to explore the experiences of music therapists sharing or not sharing their pronouns within group settings, and how pronouns are considered when selecting songs for clinical experiences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five participants, who were recruited from social media postings. Through thematic analysis, four themes emerged from the data: 1) potential for harm, 2) culturally affirming practices, 3) context, and 4) musical considerations. The researcher hopes this research will be a useful addition to the growing literature exploring gender-inclusive music therapy practices.
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Author
Ambrose, Elizabeth
Exploring student understanding and perception of crisis intervention using a trauma informed approach versus a restraint based system
Title
Exploring student understanding and perception of crisis intervention using a trauma informed approach versus a restraint based system
Year Issued
2022
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to understand the perspectives of students who have experienced two different types of crisis intervention for aggressive or self-injurious behaviors, one being restraint and the other a restraint-free, trauma-informed approach. Studies ...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to understand the perspectives of students who have experienced two different types of crisis intervention for aggressive or self-injurious behaviors, one being restraint and the other a restraint-free, trauma-informed approach. Studies on the use of restraint have found that it has detrimental emotional and physical effects, along with the risk of injury and death. Emerging research into the use of trauma-informed approaches (TIA) has demonstrated that they can substantially reduce or effectively negate the need for restrictive practices. For the purposes of this qualitative study, participants were in grades six through twelve and had a history with both restraint and Ukeru™. All were recruited from one school district in Pennsylvania and took part in face-to-face interviews with the researcher. Resulting themes confirmed previous negative associations with restraint. Conversely, Ukeru™ was described using neutral or positive terms and was deemed a safer option when students recalled experiences. The results of this study indicate that schools can safely support students in crisis without the use of restraint using Ukeru™, a TIA that avoids re-traumatization, increases safety, and maintains connections with staff.
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Author
Triana, Mary
Fentress, Jonathon Interview Audio
Title
Fentress, Jonathon Interview Audio
Year Created
1994
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of Jonathon Fentress on October 12, 1994.
Sub-title
Baseball in Pennsylvania Oral History Collection
Fentress, Jonathon Interview Transcript
Title
Fentress, Jonathon Interview Transcript
Year Created
1994
Abstract
Transcript of the interview of Jonathon Fentress on October 12, 1994.
Sub-title
Baseball in Pennsylvania Oral History Collection
Ferrandiz, Susan Interview Audio
Title
Ferrandiz, Susan Interview Audio
Year Created
2008
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of Susan Ferrandiz conducted on December 9, 2008.
Sub-title
ROCKvoices Oral History Project
Ferrandiz, Susan Interview Transcript
Title
Ferrandiz, Susan Interview Transcript
Year Created
2008
Abstract
Transcript of the interview of Susan Ferrandiz conducted on December 9, 2008.
Sub-title
ROCKvoices Oral History Project
Ferrandiz, Susan Interview Video Clip
Title
Ferrandiz, Susan Interview Video Clip
Year Created
2008
Abstract
Video clip from the interview of Susan Ferrandiz conducted on December 9, 2008.
Sub-title
ROCKvoices Oral History Project
Filer, Mary Interview Audio
Title
Filer, Mary Interview Audio
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of Mary Filer.
Sub-title
James Mennell Oral History Collection
Flores, Elke Interview Audio
Title
Flores, Elke Interview Audio
Year Created
2017
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of the 1994 Homecoming Queen Elke Flores.
Sub-title
Queens of Slippery Rock Oral History Collection
Flores, Elke Interview Transcript
Title
Flores, Elke Interview Transcript
Year Created
2017
Abstract
Transcript of the interview of the 1994 Homecoming Queen Elke Flores.
Sub-title
Queens of Slippery Rock Oral History Collection
Foster, Gary Interview Audio
Title
Foster, Gary Interview Audio
Year Created
1994
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of Gary Foster on November 22, 1994.
Sub-title
Baseball in Pennsylvania Oral History Collection
Foster, Gary Interview Transcript
Title
Foster, Gary Interview Transcript
Year Created
1994
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of Gary Foster on November 22, 1994.
Sub-title
Baseball in Pennsylvania Oral History Collection
Francona, John Interview Audio
Title
Francona, John Interview Audio
Year Created
1994
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of John Francona November 17, 1994.
Sub-title
Baseball in Pennsylvania Oral History Collection
Francona, John Interview Transcript
Title
Francona, John Interview Transcript
Year Created
1994
Abstract
Transcript of the interview of John Francona November 17, 1994.
Sub-title
Baseball in Pennsylvania Oral History Collection
Frank Nicotero Publicity Photograph
Title
Frank Nicotero Publicity Photograph
Year Created
1992
Abstract
Digitized copy of the Frank Nicotero Publicity Photograph
Sub-title
Xtremes Publicity Photograph Collection
Frazier, Joseph Interview Audio
Title
Frazier, Joseph Interview Audio
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of Joseph Frazier.
Sub-title
James Mennell Oral History Collection
Gagliardo, Steve Interview Audio
Title
Gagliardo, Steve Interview Audio
Year Created
2008
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of Steve Gagliardo conducted on July 3, 2008.
Sub-title
ROCKvoices Oral History Project
Gagliardo, Steve Interview Transcript
Title
Gagliardo, Steve Interview Transcript
Year Created
2008
Abstract
Transcript of the interview of Steve Gagliardo conducted on July 3, 2008.
Sub-title
ROCKvoices Oral History Project
Gagliardo, Steve Interview Video Clip
Title
Gagliardo, Steve Interview Video Clip
Year Created
2008
Abstract
Video clip from the interview of Steve Gagliardo conducted on July 3, 2008.
Sub-title
ROCKvoices Oral History Project