Finding power and privilege as a violinist and music therapist

Autores/as

  • Naoko Matsumura McKee Wilfrid Laurier University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v10i2.162

Palabras clave:

power and privilege, critical self-reflection, collaborating

Resumen

Power and privilege is often addressed in social work literature and is taught as a part of social work training in Canada. The purpose of this training is to enhance self-awareness and interpersonal skills, and to promote the practice of critical self-reflection. Critical self-reflection not only includes one's examination of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but also one's understanding of how these are shaped by personal history, social location, attitudes, and values related to diversity and difference (Mandell, 2007). Not all practices in the field of social work can be directly applied to music therapy practice. However, critical self-reflection as introduced in social work may be adapted for music therapists in realizing their own power and privilege in their work. This paper applies theoretical and conceptual ideas of power and privilege in music-centered music therapy practice through the author's personal critical reflection.

 

Biografía del autor/a

Naoko Matsumura McKee, Wilfrid Laurier University

Naoko Matsumura McKee, MTA is a Master of Music Therapy candidate at Wilfrid Laurier University who works under the music-centered psychotherapy model. She has experience working with children and adults with a variety of handicaps, older adults with dementia, and people in palliative, hospice, and complex care. She also is an active violinist who enjoys playing with and for people in the community.

Publicado

2010-04-21

Cómo citar

Matsumura McKee, N. (2010). Finding power and privilege as a violinist and music therapist. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v10i2.162

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