An overview of the music therapy professional recognition in the EU
Abstract
This article documents the development of the professional recognition of music
therapy in the EU. First, a brief history of the origins of modern music therapy in
Europe is presented, followed by more detailed analysis of the establishment of
training courses and professional associations across Europe. Second, the stages in
the professionalization process according to Ridder, Lerner and Suvini (2015) are
discussed. Third, the importance of the European Music Therapy Confederation in
promoting music therapy recognition in the EU is highlighted.
Main Authors
Format
Articles
Research article
Published
2016
Series
Subjects
Publication in research information system
Publisher
Siauliu Universiteto Leidykla; Siauliai University
The permanent address of the publication
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:jyu-201611224715Use this for linking
Review status
Peer reviewed
ISSN
1392-5369
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21277/se.v1i34.252
Language
English
Published in
Specialusis Ugdymas / Special Education
Citation
- Letule, N., & Ala-Ruona, E. (2016). An overview of the music therapy professional recognition in the EU. Specialusis Ugdymas / Special Education, 1(34), 133-144. https://doi.org/10.21277/se.v1i34.252
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