MUT 618 Work. w/ Trauma in Mus.Thera.

This course explores the principles and practices of trauma-informed care within the context of music therapy and counseling practice. Students will gain an understanding of how trauma affects individuals across various dimensions of wellbeing and learn how to use music therapy as a therapeutic tool to support healing and resilience. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, experiential learning, and hands-on practice, this course will explore fundamentals of trauma and its impact on the brain and body; core principles of trauma-informed care and how to integrate them into music therapy practice; techniques for creating safe, supportive, and empowering therapeutic environments; and strategies for using music therapy to address trauma-related symptoms. Ethical considerations and self-care practices for therapists working with trauma survivors will also be explored.