What Do Music Therapists Need to Know Before the Disaster Strikes?
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| Title | What Do Music Therapists Need to Know Before the Disaster Strikes? |
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| Abstract | The paper discusses required knowledge in preparation for a disaster relief. The author shares her experience of the Great East Japan Earthquake and reviews how she went through the post-disaster phase as a music therapist. The author has made three suggestions for change in music therapy as a disaster relief. First, specific topics on disaster relief should be included in music therapy educational courses. This should cover general information regarding natural and human-made disasters and disaster relief. Second, making connections with related organizations, both the individual and national level is also suggested. Third, the further accumulation of studies on music therapy as a disaster relief service is needed. |
| Publisher | Grieg Academy Music Therapy Research Centre, Uni Health, Uni Research |
| Date | 2012-03-01 |
| Source | Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy Vol 12, No 1 (2012) |
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