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musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Jul 29

Why train as a Music Therapist, Art Therapist or Drama Therapist?

Trainees and recent graduates tell their stories in this new film, produced as part of an NHS England commissioned project BAMT has been involved in alongside our Art and Drama peers, BAAT and BADth.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpS8...

Why train as a Music, Art or Drama Therapist?

Arts therapies offer rewarding careers that can transform lives. And you may already have the skills and qualities you need to train. Find out more: Art therapy:…

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musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 18h

Next Tuesday 14th October, the 14 Allied Health Professions (AHPs) will celebrate the 8th annual AHPs Day 🎉 We encourage you to participate in the celebrations!

Find out more, including this year's themes and how to support: www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/ahps-day/

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 1d

A reshare in honour of #WorldMentalHealthDay, outlining just some of the ways Music Therapy can support mental health for children. If you're a Music Therapist working with children, what would you add?

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musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 1d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, so we wanted to remind you, and ourselves, of a few simple things.

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 4d

BAMT members, the Membership Survey is now open until Friday 31 Oct. We know your time is precious, and it takes around 25 minutes to complete the survey, so we have extended the deadline to give you more time and flexibility to share your invaluable thoughts: www.surveymonkey.com/r/WR95FH5

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 8d

Are you a BAMT Member? We need your valuable insight and perspectives! 📝 Please take the BAMT Membership Survey - it is due to close on Monday 6th October.

This is more than a formality – your voice will guide and inform our future work.

Take part here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/WR95FH5

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 11d

NEWS 👀 BAMT is pleased to announce the publication of a new Clinical Career Framework for Art, Drama, and Music Therapists, created to provide the essential support that is needed for an invaluable and underutilised workforce.

Read more and download the framework: www.bamt.org/DB/news-view...

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 11d

NEWS 👀 BAMT is pleased to announce the publication of a new Clinical Career Framework for Music, Art, and Drama Therapists, created to provide the essential support that is needed for an invaluable and underutilised workforce.

Read more and download the framework: www.bamt.org/DB/news-view...

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 17d

Our CEO Andrew Langford shares his support for #AICH2025 - National Day of Arts in Care Homes. Follow and share the hashtag to get involved and show your support today.

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 17d

Today is National Day of Arts in Care Homes, a celebration of creativity, connection and the transformative power of the arts in care settings. The arts-based interventions happening across care settings are not only profound, but absolutely essential. It is crucial that we protect them. #AICH2025

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 22d

"As a parent, I found it so healing to see Evie happily engage in sound on her terms."

In our latest blog, Jenna has shared the story of Evie’s heart-warming experience of Music Therapy with Forth Music Therapy's Angeliki Gkini.

www.bamt.org/DB/blog/evie...

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 26d

Last week we attended the AHPFS celebration at the Scottish Parliament to represent Music Therapy and honour the life-changing work of AHPs across Scotland. It was fantastic to catch up with Tilly Mütter, Chair of the Scottish Music Therapy Trust!

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 26d

Another wonderful throwback to one of our favourite images from the World Federation of Music Therapy photo competition earlier this year 😍 Congrats again to Verónica Riascos Vargas of Colombia, who won first place for this heart-warming picture, which won over the judges and the community 💙

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Sep 11

Following our successful event in 2024 focused around EHCPs, we are excited to be running an interactive online day specifically for practitioners working in education on 4th October, 10am - 2pm.

You can find out more and book a place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today is #SuicidePreventionDay. 💛 We'll be thinking of all the people who have lost their lives to suicide, every person who is struggling right now, anyone who is supporting someone else with suicidal thoughts. We've gathered a list of professional, compassionate support services. ⬇️

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Sep 9

Your must-read for today! Heather Walters offers a glimpse into her world as Head of Music Therapy and Wellbeing for West of England Music and Arts in this article with Music Teacher Magazine:
www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/content/heal...

Health and wellbeing column: the scope of music therapy - Music Teacher

There is no ‘one size fits all’ or ‘typical day’, says Heather Walters, head of music therapy and wellbeing for West of England Music and Arts and member of the British Association for Music Therapy.…

www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Sep 9

Limited spaces are available for our upcoming Safeguarding Children - Level 3 training, starting next Tues 16 Sept and running for four consecutive Tues evenings: 16, 23, 30 Sept & 7 Oct, 6.30pm - 8pm.

Find out more and book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguardi...

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

This CPD event is an invaluable opportunity for Music Therapists and other Practitioners to explore the impact of climate change on Therapists, the Therapy Process and Service Users. Places are limited, so book yours today to avoid disappointment: www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../climate-....

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Sep 2

BAMT Members, it's time to share your valuable insight and perspectives! 📝 The BAMT Membership Survey is now open until 6th October.

Your views will directly shape the delivery of our strategic plan and the ways we represent and support our members.

Take part here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/WR95FH5

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Aug 28

Applications are open for The National Youth Orchestra's FREE programme for 13-18 year-old musicians - NYO Inspire!

Successful applicants will access opportunities to accelerate as a musician with world-class tutoring.

Applications are open until 30 September: www.nyo.org.uk/get-involved...

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Aug 27

Following on from our successful event in 2024, we are pleased to offer this interactive online day for practitioners working in education, taking place on Sat 4 October.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us for our certified Safeguarding Children - Level 3 training, starting next month! It's suitable for people undertaking the training for the first time, or as a refresher. Find out more and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguardi...

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Aug 23

A throwback to one of our favourite images from last year's World Federation for Music Therapy photo competition 😍 Marina Raidt-Altunashvili of Georgia was awarded third place with this wonderful image of a young, joyful Music Therapy participant playing drums.

Image by Marina Raidt-Altunashvili.

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Aug 20

Are you or someone you know curious about Music Therapy as a career? Join us for our Introduction to Music Therapy event this Nov for a helpful overview of the principles and practices of Music Therapy within the UK, delivered by an experienced Music Therapist. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Aug 19

Don't miss our upcoming CPD workshop with HCPC registered Music Therapist, Yoga Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher Kate Binnie - it's FREE for BAMT members and the focus is a crucial one - self-care techniques to feel safe, calm and regulated.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-care-...

musictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · Aug 15

Shaped by input from student reps, our next Trainee Event (FREE for members) will include presentations from three experienced Music Therapists, discussing their career pathway and how it has been shaped by different perspectives and approaches: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bamt-train...