Dena Register, PhD, MT-BC
Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Imagine traveling around the world, stepping out of your comfort zone, and finding yourself surrounded by a roomful of children in a Thai orphanage. In this podcast, Dr. Dena Register describes how music therapy students from the U.S. and Thailand connected with children who had severe physical and some cognitive impairments by singing, playing instruments, and moving to live music. Learn about their unique music therapy session that provided a connection and meaningful interactions for over 50 children with cerebral palsy.
Resources:
- Deardoff, D. K. (2020). Manual for developing intercultural competencies: Story circles. Routledge.
- Leeds-Hurwitz, W. (2013). Intercultural competences: Conceptual and operational framework. UNESCO digital library.
About the Author:
Dena Register is a music therapy educator and advocacy specialist based in the US. She is a Fulbright Scholar and music therapy consultant to Mahidol University Music Therapy program in Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Register is also the Regulatory Affairs Advisor for the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
Contact: globalmuseconsulting@gmail.com
Suggested Citation:
Register, D. (2020, July 1). Culture, connection and music for all: Thai and U.S. music therapy collaboration [Audio podcast]. imagine. www.imagine.musictherapy.biz
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