Early childhood music therapy

Join Dr. Petra Kern for this highly informative tutorial as she discusses four ongoing trends that will shape early childhood music therapy this decade.

If you are a music therapy student interested in working with young children and their families, a professional music therapist refreshing your knowledge and reflecting on your work, or a colleague from a related field exploring other perspectives, this tutorial is for you!

In this tutorial we will cover...

Inclusion Practices

What are the research-based benefits of inclusion and key components for successful inclusion? Dr. Kern provides a case study of how music therapy and inclusion are a perfect match for young children of all abilities.

Family Practices

Family-centered practices, family capacity-building practices, and family and professional collaboration, as well as strategies for implementing home-based music therapy services. Try the ParentsCan parent handout for implementing music-based strategies in the family’s home.

Professional Advocacy

Dr. Kern presents six action items and sample resources for implementing effective advocacy efforts as well as an Advocacy quiz to determine your advocacy style.

Technology and Interactive Media

We cover “why, with whom, when, where, how, and how often” digital media should be used with young children in music therapy practice, and what it takes to be a well-versed media mentor. Try the app evaluation guide to assess the suitability of the apps you're using.

This tutorial is bursting with research-based facts, key components and concepts, case examples, and how to apply what you have learned to your practice.

We've included extra videos, graphics, and checklists, readings and handouts, and a wealth of literature and extended resources.

This tutorial will definitely spark thoughts, ideas, and actions!

Join Dr. Kern and keep your clinical practice current and aligned with evidence-based practice. It will have a direct impact on your clients’ goal achievements!