Transkulturelle Musiktherapie

Abstract

Music therapy is used in various work fields where people with different cultural impact come together. For a culturally sensitive approach, it is necessary to add transcultural content to the therapeutic stance and approach, since ultimately every form of therapeutic encounter is to be understood as transcultural. The pre- and unconscious thoughts, feelings as well as individual cultural impact of therapists and clients have an affect on the therapy process. Self-reflection by the therapist is necessary in order to become aware of the presuppositions, convictions and power structures associated with the cultural impact. The insights gained from this create a space of security and transparency, which in turn enables mutual understanding and collective experience.