Competition Rules and Guidelines   No purchase or payment is necessary to enter this competition.  This is an open competition and membership in the World Federation of Music Therapy is not required to submit an entry, although members are welcome to enter.  By entering the competition, the entrant agrees to abide by the competition rules [...] The post World Music Therapy Week 2023 – Photo Competition sponsored by the World Federation of Music Therapy appeared first on World Federation of Music Therapy ..read more

https://youtu.be/xbTd-9WCj74 World Federation of Music Therapy Interview Teresa Lesiuk:   Hi, I’m Teresa Lesiuk. I am director of music therapy and associate professor at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami. And I am the North American Representative for the Education and Training Commission from the World Federation of Music Therapy. I’m very pleased today [...] The post WFMT Education & Certification Commission Video Series (US) appeared first on World Federation of Music Therapy ..read more

Acknowledging the need for legislative recognition and a statutory act for the profession of music therapy in Greece, the Music Therapy Network – DIKTYO and the Department of Music Studies, Ionian University, are hosting an online event titled: “The path towards the recognition of the music therapy profession: 5 countries, 5 experiences”. Invited guests from Austria, Cyprus, Latvia, Switzerland, and [...] The post The path towards the recognition of the music therapy profession: 5 countries, 5 experiences appeared first on World Federation of Music Therapy ..read more

World Music Therapy Week – 10th – 15th April   The World Federation of Music Therapy has voted in favor of a World Music Therapy Week (WMTW), to take place from 10th to 15th April each year. During World Music Therapy Week, music therapists and supporters are encouraged to engage in activities that increase awareness [...] The post President Presents World Music Therapy Week appeared first on World Federation of Music Therapy ..read more

https://youtu.be/hXNXkPaOdC0   Interview transcript   Ms. Mariagrazia Baroni AIM (Italian Association of Music Therapy Professionals) past President, hosted by Ms Francesca M. Rubbettino. Rubbettino: Welcome to a new appointment with the video series on training and certification in music therapy offered by the Education and Certification Commission of the World Federation of Music Therapy. The goal [...] The post WFMT Education & Certification Commission:  Video Series Transcript (Italy) appeared first on World Federation of Music Therapy ..read more

Join WORLD-EXPERTS presenting Music Therapy for People with Dementia and their Caregivers. For the first time on music therapy consulting webinars, a diverse range of international speakers come together to talk about how music therapy can transform the lives of People with Dementia and those who care for them. Join Dr. Melissa Mercadal-Brotons, Dr. Kendra [...] The post 2023 Webinar series on Dementia appeared first on World Federation of Music Therapy ..read more

https://youtu.be/PJNxLxG4ml0   The post Research Perspectives from the University of Pretoria featuring Dr. Andeline Dos Santos and Nsamu Moonga appeared first on World Federation of Music Therapy ..read more

When surrounded by darkness, it is nearly impossible to remember what the light looks like. Walking around aimlessly, trying to find some semblance of a glow, but in the end there is simply dark. In these moments, it is hard to remember how to fight, how to survive, how to live. I was sixteen years [...] The post How Music Saved My Life appeared first on World Federation of Music Therapy ..read more

The WFMT is comprised of people who give their time and energy to positively contribute to the development of the music therapy profession worldwide. There are several ways you can assist with these efforts.   We want our communication to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are a qualified translator, we [...] The post President presents – Opportunities to Serve appeared first on World Federation of Music Therapy ..read more

Hi, my name is Kinga and I’m from Poland. Last year, I graduated from Music Therapy at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland, and I’ve recently received a Music Therapist certificate, which allows me to practise music therapy, constituting a new step in my career development. How did it happen? I have a Mom [...] The post It’s never too late… appeared first on World Federation of Music Therapy ..read more