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Aboutme
Who am I, my goals, and plans!
Hi! My name is Grace Troesser and I am currently a music therapy intern at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. My passion for music therapy started when I found out I could combine my passion for music with my love for helping others. Once I complete my internship program I plan to sit for the board certification exam and hope to eventually open my own private practice where I will employ multiple creative arts therapists.
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What is music therapy?
As defined by the American Music Therapy Association, Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
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Promote wellness
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Enhance memory
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Improve communication
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Manage pain
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Stress and Anxiety
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Coping skills
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Much more...
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What Is Music Therapy?
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Populations that can benefit from music therapy
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Children
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Veterans
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Older Adults
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Those with Intellectual Disabilities
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Expecting mothers
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More info here
What is music therapy?
How to become a music therapist
Those who are interested in becoming a certified music therapist must first complete academic and clinical training at an accredited college or university. Once the academic and clinical training is complete the individual will take the Certification Board for Music Therapist to acquire the credentials of Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC).
1. Complete a degree in Music Therapy from an accredited university
2. Complete 6-month internship at an approved internship site
3. Pass the national board certification through CBMT
4. Maintain certification through continuing education every 5 years
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Schools offering music therapy can be found here
How to become a music therapist
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