TS4S101 - The Therapeutic Relationship in Music Therapy 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: TS4S101
Module Title: The Therapeutic Relationship in Music Therapy
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Allied Health and Chiropractic
Faculty Sub Group: Therapeutic Studies
Module Leader: Beth Pickard
Module Team: Elizabeth Coombes, Belinda Lydon
First Intended Intake: SEP 2023 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 101241 - music therapy
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Jul 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

To enable students to understand, explore and critically evaluate the importance of the therapeutic relationship in music therapy as an agent of change for a range of client groups.

Content Summary

Theories relating to the development and maintenance of the therapeutic relationship will be presented in the arts therapies and music therapy specifically.

Students will critically evaluate these theories, exploring literature using case studies and a range of music therapy models.

Practical aspects of music therapy skills and techniques will also form part of this module.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 12
Practical classes and workshops 12
Independent Study 114
Directed Study 50
Formative Assessment - Independent 12
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically engage with fundamental music therapy theories and concepts.
LO2 Apply improvisation as an interactive, communicative and relational process including consideration of EDI.

Module Requisites

Code Title Requisite Type
MOD013343 Health Promotion Through Music co-requisite
MOD013345 Developing Professional Practice in Music Therapy co-requisite
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Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Field Folio 1 A selection of filmed extracts from on campus learning demonstrating student engagement with a range of interactive, communicative and relational music therapy methods, accompanied by written reflection. 15 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 Respond to the provocation about fundamental music therapy theories and concepts. 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Field Folio 1 ✘ ✔
Essay 1 ✔ ✘

Reading List

Bunt, L. & Stige, B. (2014) Music Therapy: An Art Beyond Words. London: Routledge.

Edwards, J. (2011), Music Therapy and Parent-Infant Bonding, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Gardstrom, S. and Hiller, J. (2022), Improvisation Methods of Music Therapy, Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers.

Molyneux, C. (2018), Tales From the Music Therapy Room. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Wigram, T. (2014), Improvisation: Methods and Techniques for Music Therapy Clinicians, Educators and Students, London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Rolvsjord, R. (2010), Resource Oriented Music Therapy in Mental Health Care, Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers.

Bruscia, K. (2014), Defining Music Therapy (3rd Edn), University Park, IL: Barcelona.