Listening to Learn: Using Songs in the Classroom to Enhance Skill Acquisition for Counselors-in-Training

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Abstract

The author discusses the use of music as a dynamic and practical learning platform to enhance skill acquisition for counselors-in-training. Rationale regarding the use of contemporary songs to facilitate skill development in the classroom is provided. Notions related to creatively engaging learners, neuroscience, enriching self-awareness, and embracing diverse expression is integrated within this rationale. A user-friendly 5-Step practical guide outlining specific strategies for using songs in the classroom to develop counseling skills is offered. Concrete examples depicting the acquisition of microskills for counselors-in-training are presented within this guide. Lastly, a playlist of diverse contemporary songs is supplied for instructors to apply these practical strategies meaningfully and creatively in the classroom (see Appendix).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)616-629
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Creativity in Mental Health
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

Keywords

  • Counselor education
  • counselors-in-training
  • creativity in counseling
  • diversity
  • experiential
  • listening
  • microskills
  • music
  • self-awareness
  • skill acquisition
  • songs

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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