Professional/Short course Supervision Training for Music Therapists
30 credit level 7 module
About
This 30 credit module, Supervision Training for Music Therapists, offers a comprehensive experiential and theoretical exploration of the practice of clinical supervision as a music therapist. You will be encouraged to develop a robust understanding of your own supervisory approach within your unique cultural context. By the end of the course, trainees will have the confidence to offer clinical supervision to other professionals, articulate their approach clearly, promote de-colonial, anti-oppressive practice and understand the limits of their practice.
This bespoke Level 7 (Masters level) module offers supervision training tailored specifically for music therapists and puts trainees in a strong position to apply to be included on the British Association of Music Therapy supervision register and develop a varied clinical supervision career.
This module aims to equip trainees with increased confidence in their theoretical understanding of supervision practice, alongside the ability to use creative methods appropriately and confidently within supervisory relationships. It also aims to develop understanding and identification of de-colonial/anti-oppressive principles, identifying these in practice and knowing how to develop them in others. It aims to develop the skills required to establish and maintain safe and effective supervision practice within their professional scope of practice and their specific cultural context.
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- demonstrate a robust critical reflexivity in contemporary supervision practice with an understanding of the boundaries and limitations of your own supervision.
- demonstrate a detailed practical understanding of a range of creative supervision approaches.
- develop the supervision relationship within de-colonial global perspectives, incorporating cultural contexts and promoting anti-oppressive practice.
- demonstrate detailed awareness and implementation of ethical standards and conduct consistent with the ethical guidelines of the British Association of Music Therapists (BAMT), the HCPC and international equivalents.
Entry requirements
You must have achieved a PGDip or Master's degree in Music Therapy in the UK plus HCPC registration as an arts therapist with current access to practice.
For international trainees, you would require an equivalent level of training and access to clinical practice relevant to your cultural/geographical context.
Careers / Further study
This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).
This (option) module can contribute towards the Masters in Professional Development.
How to apply
Please click on the Apply Now button to apply for your CPD module, which you can take as a stand-alone course or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.
For further information
- Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158
Structure
Content
The module syllabus will be informed by the needs and interests of each cohort of trainess and will typically include:
- Introductions to individual and group supervision models
- Professional practice considerations
- Supervisee client groups
- Ethics and professional context
- Use of creative methods
This module will equip you to develop your own practice as a music therapy supervisor in varying contexts and to recognise your own limitations within this process.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching methods include scheduled seminars, demonstrations, lectures, small group activities, individual and paired work, group discussions and supervision of supervision. These are facilitated by music therapy staff who are experienced clinical supervisors. The teaching, although varied, will embody the principles of Black Feminism as described above.
Learning is largely through independent study, including hours engaged with essential reading, further reading, reflective writing, self-directed study, preparation for lectures and in-class activities, assignment preparation and managing a small supervision caseload.
The course delivery, content and assessment actively seek to embody de-colonial & anti-oppressive practice. In order to maintain this ongoing process, the core elements of Black Feminism as foundational are recognised: valuing individual lived experience as an essential criterion of meaning; making use of dialogue to contextualise the individual within a supportive community; expecting personal accountability/congruence in interactions with others; fostering a passionate, caring attitude and encouraging emotional expression of this.
Study time
This level 7 (Masters level) module involves experiential delivery in the form of face-to-face workshops with music therapy staff who are experienced supervisors of music therapists, training music therapists and other healthcare professionals.
The course will involve five half-day workshops throughout the year (online or in-person options) with a three-day intensive in January, ending with a day for viva presentations in May/June. Supervision practice will involve a minimum of 12 hours of face-to-face supervision with further associated hours for supervision, reflection and case notes.
Assessment
Assessment for this module comprises a professional practice portfolio and a viva presentation of a supervision relationship (30 minutes maximum; 15 minutes maximum presentation followed by a 15 minutes maximum discussion).
The summative assessment of both portfolio and viva will be linked to the HCPC standards of performances, conduct and ethics identified through the appraisal process of the portfolio and the written feedback from the viva.
The portfolio is built up over the duration of the module and facilitates the trainee to evidence that the learning outcomes have been met through a variety of contributions with the presentation being the final assessment.
You will have opportunities to gain feedback on your developing understanding and knowledge, and your musical, supervisory and critical evaluation skills will be embedded throughout the module, e.g. in group seminars, discussions and small group activities. Y
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