Nima is a young person admitted to hospital because he is experiencing psychosis. He does not want to attend any of the therapeutic groups that are offered, and instead spends all of his time in his room, writing song lyrics which he wants to put to music. He has begun working with a music therapist who works on the hospital ward, who has read some of his song lyrics. While the therapist can see some potential for Nima to process his thoughts through songwriting, the music therapist believes that in order to reduce Nima’s symptoms, he would benefit more from relaxation than from songwriting, and invites Nima to the weekly music and guided relaxation group. Which of the following statements is correct? a.This is an example of Resource Oriented Music Therapy because it demonstrates Nima’s strengths and resources as a songwriter. b.This is not an example of Resource Oriented Music Therapy because there is no evidence that the therapist is drawing on Nima’s strengths or working collaboratively with Nima to set his therapeutic goals. c.This is an example of Resource Oriented Music Therapy because the therapist knows that Nima will benefit more from music as a health resource for relaxation than he will benefit from songwriting. d.This is not an example of Resource Oriented Music Therapy because relaxation is not a realistic therapeutic goal for Nima to achieve given his mental state.
Nima is a young person admitted to hospital because he is experiencing psychosis. He does not want to attend any of the therapeutic groups that are offered, and instead spends all of his time in his room, writing song lyrics which he wants to put to music. He has begun working with a music therapist who works on the hospital ward, who has read some of his song lyrics. While the therapist can see some potential for Nima to process his thoughts through songwriting, the music therapist believes that in order to reduce Nima’s symptoms, he would benefit more from relaxation than from songwriting, and invites Nima to the weekly music and guided relaxation group.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a.This is an example of Resource Oriented Music Therapy because it demonstrates Nima’s strengths and resources as a songwriter.
b.This is not an example of Resource Oriented Music Therapy because there is no evidence that the therapist is drawing on Nima’s strengths or working collaboratively with Nima to set his therapeutic goals.
c.This is an example of Resource Oriented Music Therapy because the therapist knows that Nima will benefit more from music as a health resource for relaxation than he will benefit from songwriting.
d.This is not an example of Resource Oriented Music Therapy because relaxation is not a realistic therapeutic goal for Nima to achieve given his mental state.
Music therapy is a kind of therapy wherein music is employed to address the needs of the patient. Music might be played or the patient might be encouraged to play an instrument. It can help improve the overall functioning of clients.
Sometimes patients might not be motivated to participate in therapy and music therapy can be a good option in this scenario. In resource-oriented music therapy, the focus is on the strengths and weaknesses of the client. When it comes to quite a lot of therapies, the focus is on addressing the problems or the symptoms of an individual. The emphasis of resource-oriented therapy is on building relationships, developing motivation and being in touch with one’s feelings and expressing them.
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