Emma Matthews
- Preschool, Primary and Intermediate Children: Intellectual & Physical Disability, Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Challenging Behaviour, Communication Disorders, Sensory Impairment
- Adolescent: Intellectual & Physical Disability, Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Challenging Behaviour, Communication Disorders
- All Age Groups: Palliative Care, Communication Disorders
- Supervision
- Training (student teaching/placements/visiting music therapist)
Working alongside individuals and in groups to access music – I love learning about others and working collaboratively with other disciplines to create meaningful working relationships
My relationship with music has been lifelong, and I have loved dabbling as many instruments as I can. I have worked in a range of settings, both self-employed and as a waged worker. I have experience working in special education, and during my training worked with both primary and teenage clients. I have a special interest in broadening my music therapy experience in palliative and other areas of MT. I have a huge amount of satisfaction working with people, and enjoy developing solid and trusting workplace environments.
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New Zealand Registered Music Therapist
Bachelor of Music (Otago), BA (film and media), 2005
Master Music Therapy (NZSM/Victoria, Wellington), 2008
Dipgrad ECE (victoria, Wellington), 2018