How do we decide when to censor in music therapy sessions? How do we minimize harm and increase safety? How do oppressive systems and countertransference impact these decisions? How do we advocate for change around censorship where we work? This 4 credit, self-study CMTE explores these questions and offers frameworks to support decision making and change. Participants will receive a video, PowerPoint, and self study worksheets. The course is open to creative arts therapists and students. (This course is similar to “Exploring Censorship and Music Therapy” and is not recommended for those who have taken that course) This course has 3 ethics credits.

This course is facilitated by Audrey Hausig, MMT, MT-BC, who has extensive experience as a music therapist and as a clinical supervisor in mental health settings. Audrey’s practice around censorship is continually evolving.

This course will be open from 12/1/2023-12/2/2025   Cost: $45

This course is free for Black and Indigenous Music Therapists and Black and Indigenous Music Therapy Students as a form of reparations. (Use the code “reparations” at check-out) Need based scholarships are available. (Full refunds are available until the video links and handouts are sent out at which time payment is nonrefundable) Register: www.philadelphiamusictherapy/store or philadelphiamusictherapy@gmail.com

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

-Identify 3 ways that censoring can be harmful to the therapeutic process.

-Identify 3 reasons censoring can increase client safety.

-Identify 2 of their own feelings that have impacted their decisions about censoring.

Course Schedule:     Total: 200 minutes (3hr20)

Introduction: 20

History of white supremacy and censorship: 20

Censorship in music therapy practice: 41

Increasing safety related to censoring: 27

Advocating for change in facility rules: 15

Research: 13

Scenarios and countertransference: 14

Independent Study: 50

“Censorship and Music Therapy” is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 4 Continuing Music Therapy Education credits and 3 ethics credits. Philadelphia Music Therapy #P-203 maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria. In addition, the provider is solely responsible for the registration process for this program, including pricing.