Learning Objectives:

1. The various stages in life and the issues that may occur in each stage of life


2. The importance of developing strategies for developing resilience


3. Examination of childhood trauma such as child abuse and bullying


4. Exploration of defense mechanisms, including rationalization, projection, displacement and repression.

Learning Objectives Relevance to Scope of Practice:

1. I.A.4.d,i Identify client's issues related to family dynamics and interpersonal relationships, stressors related to present status.


2. I.B.4 Acknowledge therapist's bias and limitations in interpreting assessment information


3. II.A.2 c,e,g,k,q,x,y,ab,ac,ag,ai Provide music therapy experiences to address client's: adjustment to life changes or temporary or permanent changes in ability, agitation, emotions, grief and loss, memories, physical and psychological pain, physiological symptoms, self-awareness and insight.


4. II.A.5.g Use creativity and flexibility in meeting client's changing needs.


5. II.C.6 Help client work through feelings about termination.