James-Cavan, Sophia (2024) A New Music Therapist's Experience of Exploring Internalized Ableism: A Heuristic Self-Inquiry. Masters thesis, Concordia University.
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Abstract
The purpose of this research was to develop a better understanding of my internalized ableism and the ways it has impacted how I think about and engage in my work as a new music therapist. The self-heuristic inquiry methodology was chosen to delve into my experience of internalized ableism and my lived experience of this phenomenon. I used a combination of reflexive journaling and piano improvisation as a means to engage with my internalized ableism. The journal entries provided the raw data for this research, which, upon coding, led to the organization of findings in three categories: Feeling Internalization, Recognizing and Identifying Fatigue, and Increased Sense of Accountability. Through this process, I found empowerment and pride in my identity as a disabled music therapist.
| Divisions: | Concordia University > Faculty of Fine Arts > Creative Arts Therapies |
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| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
| Authors: | James-Cavan, Sophia |
| Institution: | Concordia University |
| Degree Name: | M.A. |
| Program: | Creative Arts Therapies (Music Therapy) |
| Date: | April 2024 |
| Thesis Supervisor(s): | Bruce, Cynthia |
| ID Code: | 993793 |
| Deposited By: | Sophia James-Cavan |
| Deposited On: | 04 Jun 2024 14:40 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Jun 2024 14:40 |
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