The schedule will remain flexible to accommodate the varying needs of each intern. Orientation can be adjusted, while each intern is expected to complete their orientation period in a similar manner.

• Observation by interns will consist of informal (no forms/notes taken) and formal observation (form/notes taken).

• Co-leading will generally begin at the beginning of the second month, but may begin at the end of the first month depending upon each intern’s needs. Co-leading will begin with minimal leading of applications by the intern. The intern will open/close each session and actively participate/assist throughout each session. Each week interns will take on more responsibility of the session until they lead the group on their own.

• Individual sessions will begin during the sixth week of internship.

• Leading groups will generally begin at the end of the second month and the Supervising MT-BC/CTD will be present, available to assist as necessary, but generally remaining as a passive observer. In week nine, the intern will be responsible for their own groups and individual clients without the Supervising RMT or CTD present. If a particular intern demonstrates strong therapeutic understanding and abilities, they may begin leading groups earlier than the regular schedule determines. The CTD and Supervising MT-BC will begin observations the same week that the intern begins to lead alone, so necessary feedback will be provided. The intern will continue to manage their own groups and individual sessions until the completion of their internship.

• Interns will gain experience in leading/co-leading the following groups: varied groups of adults with developmental disabilities (group size and functioning levels are varied); a weekly geriatric music therapy group that implements a variety of music therapy applications (such as song lyric analysis, music reminiscence, song writing, music relaxation, etc.); geriatric sensory groups; assisting a MT-BC with cardiac rehabilitation and children's groups at the local hospital; and daily groups on the secured unit with patients diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, mental illness, and Huntington's Disease.

Following orientation, interns will be responsible for treatment planning, data, documentation, and implementation of music therapy programs. Additional responsibilities will include the following: interdisciplinary meetings, observation/supervision/and discussion time with both the Clinical Training Director and the Supervising MT-BC, a case study, a special project, an oral presentation (either in-house or in the community), a daily journal, and Personal Development. Personal Development will be mandatory for the entire Music Therapy Department. Each week the music therapists and interns will come together and explore techniques such as improvisational methods, drumming, Mandala drawings, music-assisted relaxation, life review, etc.

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