MUT 617 Mindfulness and Self Care

The course will focus on the theory and evidence base of mindfulness-based therapies into music therapy practice. Students will learn about mindfulness-based theories and practices to promote therapeutic change and well-being for a variety of client populations in music therapy and mental health counseling. This course will also explore the professional development of students in areas of self-awareness and wellness towards supporting burnout prevention and cultivating dispositional characteristics as related to their professional role. This course will offer students the opportunity to learn about mindfulness and self-care, evaluate the causes and effects of burnout, and apply/integrate learning through experiential activities.