MU611 - Music Psychotherapy Skills IV: Verbal Counseling (Fall 2024)

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Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Wilfrid Laurier University Full time

MU611 - Music Psychotherapy Skills IV: Verbal Counseling (Fall 2024)

Course Code and Title: MU611 – Music Psychotherapy Skills IV: Verbal Counseling (Fall 2024)

Term: Fall 2024

Days/Times: Thursday 9:00 – 11:50 a.m.

Anticipated Class Size: 25

Additional Course Requirements:

Posted on: June 1, 2024

Posting ends: June 15, 2024

Position Summary:

This course focuses on developing students' verbal counseling skills by emphasizing active listening, non-verbal communication, and various verbal interventions. Students will learn techniques such as reflecting, paraphrasing, empathetic statements, and therapeutic questioning. Special topics include trauma assessment, narrative therapy, and group interventions.

Qualifications – Required: Master's in Music Therapy, or equivalent. Qualifications – Preferred: Experience in teaching psychotherapy, clinical music therapy experience, and a record of scholarship.

Qualifications - Professional Designation: Registered Psychotherapist; Music Therapist Accredited.

  • Names and Contact Information for Referees
  • Evidence of Good Teaching
  • Verification of highest degree

Optional

  • Teaching Dossier
  • Sample Course Outline

Applications may be addressed to:

Music Part-Time Appointment Committee

Faculty of Music

Questions about this posting may be sent to:

This course is an essential part of students' clinical work preparation, emphasizing the practical application of counseling skills in a supportive learning environment.

This appointment is in accordance with the university's guidelines and standards, ensuring a fair assessment process for all applicants.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will receive priority consideration for this position. The successful applicant must be legally able to work in Canada.

It is important to uphold diversity and inclusion values, and candidates from equity deserving groups are welcomed to apply.

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