Dr Mitchell brings a thoughtful and evidence-based perspective to working with adults with anxiety and mood disorders.
Exploring both music-centred and resource-oriented frameworks, Dr Mitchell discusses how music can be both intrinsically beneficial (music-centred) and a powerful resource (resource-oriented).
Dr Mitchell describes a typical improvisation session format which includes a musical check in, sound-layering improvisation, ‘storm’ improvisation, emotion-based improvisation, and group drumming.
She also outlines a music-listening session format, incorporating song sharing and playlist creation.
Participant feedback has highlighted the benefit of these methods in regard to expressing and shifting emotions, promoting connection, and feeling supported and ‘cared for’.
Dr Mitchell closes with a respectful exploration of the dissonance we sometimes feel between the music ‘itself’ and the extra-musical goals we work towards.
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Elizabeth Mitchell PhD, RP, MTA, is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, where she coordinates the Bachelor of Music Therapy Program. A registered psychotherapist and certified music therapist, Liz has extensive experience working in mental health treatment settings with children, adolescents, and adults. As a researcher and practitioner, Liz’s curiosities include community music therapy, music psychotherapy in mental health, and the interconnections between music therapy and allied musical practices. Since 2019, Liz has served as the Ethics Chair for the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Outside of music therapy, Liz holds an ARCT in piano performance. To fill up her musical soul, she loves playing and singing pop tunes at open mics and singing professionally with the Canadian Chamber Choir.
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