110.43 - Addressed in clinical narrative #49
110.44 - My internship experience did not lend itself to working with a wide range of religious and cultural systems. However, I have a deep appreciation for the individuality of others in regards to beliefs and values. One of my greatest fears is playing or singing in a vigil, material that may be insulting or offensive. Having a solid sense of my own religious and cultural principles draws a place of reference and sensitivity for encountering those with beliefs that may differ from my own. It 's important to know and understand cultural and spiritual principles of others before one can truly be of help. What is so wonderful about music-thanatology is despite religion or belief systems, it is a modality that can be used for anyone. Most importantly, I keep in mind the fact that all human beings, despite religious or cultural beliefs, essentially have the same needs at the end of life.
My encounters have been mostly with Christian religious beliefs. These beliefs and practices can vary widely depending on the denomination, but all base …show more content…
The concept of sound, creating matter is similar in a lot of faiths and traditions. In Judaism, the sound of the breath when inhaling and exhaling represents the sound of the word Yahweh. For God was able to use his breath in the form of air to breathe life into the world. Through breath came sound which became word. Created was all we have today; water, land, animals, sky, stars and mankind. The importance of sound in the creation of our world reflects highly of the benefits of using sound as a tool for healing at the bedside. Sound is the energy source in our body and the earth. It is natural that we should respond to sound, especially in the form of music. Through sound, healing can take