Mexican American Values and Therapeutic Alliance in Music Therapy (3 CMTEs)
"Mexican American Values and Therapeutic Alliance" is a 3 credit hour continuing education course designed to provide music therapists with an understanding of Mexican American values and how they influence the process of building therapeutic rapport with clients and families. This course will help music therapists to understand how cultural values and social expectations shape therapeutic alliance in Mexican American communities and guide therapists in engaging in culturally-informed self-assessment for clinical experiences in this setting.
Course Objectives
Participants will demonstrate basic knowledge of three Mexican American values and how they may impact the process of developing a therapeutic relationship with clients and/or families (II.A.1.A-E).
Participants will participate in culturally informed self-assessment as it relates to clinical experiences with current or potential Mexican American communities (II.A.1.F-G).
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In This Course
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Course Introduction
In this course, we are going to discuss values present in Mexican American communities and how they impact the therapeutic relationship in music therapy.
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Required Reading
A required component of this course is completed reading of the article “Mexican American Values and Therapeutic Alliance in Music Therapy” by course instructor, Marisa de Leon, MS, MT-BC.
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Video Lecture
In this video lecture, Marisa will review values and topics within the article and discuss strategies/considerations for practice music therapy.
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Self Assessment/ Reflection
After completing both the article and video lecture, fill out the worksheet and
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Claim CMTEs
Claim your CMTEs by email a copy of the course checklist (provided in the Course Introduction page) to marisa@rgvmusictherapy.com. Upon verification of completed requirements and payment, a CMTE certificate will be emailed to the recipient with 3-5 business days.
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Meet your instructor
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Meet your instructor ✳
Marisa de Leon, MS, MT-BC
Clinical Director of RGV Music Therapy
Marisa de León, MS, MT-BC is a music therapist in the Rio Grande Valley. She is the founder and clinical director of RGV Music Therapy and Wellness Center, a private practice specializing in culturally informed music therapy along the southernmost region of the Texas-Mexico border. She received her undergraduate degree in music therapy at Texas Woman’s University and a Master’s degree in health care administration at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. She is currently pursuing graduate studies at Temple University and is passionate about music therapy in Mexican American communities. While in private practice, Marisa works with clients of diverse clinical backgrounds across South Texas.
Course Requirements
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Read the following article:
Deleon, M. (2023). Mexican American Values and Therapeutic Alliance in Music Therapy: Composite Vignettes from the Rio Grande Valley. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 23(3). https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v23i3.3922
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Watch a 50 minute video lecture.
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Complete a self assessment/refection worksheet following both the required reading and video lecture.
Other Course Information
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The grievance policy and procedure for music therapists seeking education opportunities is a crucial aspect of ensuring that all participants are treated fairly and have the ability to address any concerns they may have. The following outlines the steps to be taken in order to file a grievance, as well as the way in which participants will be informed of the existence of this policy.
Participants in music therapy continued education opportunities will be informed of the existence of the grievance policy and procedure at the beginning of the program during the introductory module and will also be listed on the webpage of our website dedicated to continued education opportunities. This information will include the contact information for the person responsible for addressing grievances, as well as the timeline for filing a grievance.
If a participant wishes to file a grievance, the participant should submit an email of the grievance to Marisa de Leon at marisa@rgvmusictherapy.com within 30 days of the incident. The written grievance should include a clear description of the grievance, the date and location of the grievance, and any other relevant information.
The grievance will then be reviewed and a written response will be provided to the participant within 30 days of receiving the grievance. If the participant is not satisfied with the response, they have the right to have the grievance addressed by the Continuing Education Committee of the Certification Board for Music Therapists.