Music Therapy Supervision
On sale
21st July 2025
Price: £35
This comprehensive guide brings together the diverse experiences of supervisors and supervisees following the music therapy career journey from the first training placement to an established and nuanced career.
Elevating the voice of the supervisee to speak in concert with the supervisor, a balanced focus addresses not only support for supervising trainees in the current field, but the effect this has on supervisees’ professional development and the subsequent impact on future clients.
Individual accounts provide perspectives on approaches to international trainees, cultural sensitivity during internships, and peer supervision. The rise of remote supervision is addressed in relation to work in countries such as Brazil as well as in response to world events. Covering theory and practice of music therapy supervision in relation to transdisciplinary approaches, in addition to the experiences of psychotherapists, medical specialists, and drama therapists, this book provides a holistic view of the modern field and its potential for future development.
Elevating the voice of the supervisee to speak in concert with the supervisor, a balanced focus addresses not only support for supervising trainees in the current field, but the effect this has on supervisees’ professional development and the subsequent impact on future clients.
Individual accounts provide perspectives on approaches to international trainees, cultural sensitivity during internships, and peer supervision. The rise of remote supervision is addressed in relation to work in countries such as Brazil as well as in response to world events. Covering theory and practice of music therapy supervision in relation to transdisciplinary approaches, in addition to the experiences of psychotherapists, medical specialists, and drama therapists, this book provides a holistic view of the modern field and its potential for future development.
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Reviews
Impactful supervision narratives, including improvisation-based facilitation, access supported through online offerings, peer groups shifting power dynamics, affinity spaces of color enhancing holistic growth, and sustained experiences reflecting years of supervision relationship. The meaningfulness of the book is further bolstered by robust co-creation and dialogical exchange between supervisor and supervisees.
Reflecting the sense of inquiry and dynamic exchange in creative and thoughtful supervisory practice, this book offers perspectives on supervision that generate dialogue and thinking that will extend beyond supervision spaces.
This book adopts a refreshingly inclusive stance on approaches and theories. Trainees, educators, supervisees, and supervisors share their experiences generously and authentically reflect on music therapy supervision. It is a fascinating read for all, including professionals seeking a creative approach to supervision.