Vision Statement
The WFMT Global Crisis Response Commission (GCRC) supports music therapists affected by or responding to natural and human-made crises worldwide. It facilitates ethical and culturally sensitive communication, professional connection, and access to evidence-informed resources that strengthen preparedness and professional resilience.
Goals
● Support music therapists affected by or responding to crises through education, professional guidance, emotional support, and advocacy resources.
● Facilitate ethical, inclusive, culturally sensitive, and human-centered communication during crises.
● Maintain an accessible collection of evidence-informed tools, research, and reference materials on the WFMT website.
● Foster international networking, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
● Promote ongoing learning, ethical responsibility, advocacy, and professional resilience.
Project
● Develop a culturally adaptable guide to crisis preparedness, ethically appropriate response, and ongoing support.
● Compile and maintain an updated collection of electronic resources on music therapy, crisis, and trauma response.Compile and update information on relevant contacts, networks, and projects.
● Explore forums for peer support and professional exchange among music therapists affected by or responding to crises.
● Present the Commission’s work at conferences and other professional venues to support networking and knowledge exchange.
GLOBAL CRISES INTERVENTION Downloadable Toolkit
● General Guidelines GCI Commission
● List of References Round Table WCMT 2020
MANUALS
● Myers - Disaster Response & Recovery
● Psychological First Aid
● Trauma Manual
CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER
● Bloom - Caring for the Caregiver
● Disaster Mental Health for Responders
● Meichenbaum - Self-Care
NEUROBIOLOGY OF TRAUMA TREATMENT
● Behrens - Research and Theory on Trauma & Music Therapy
● Behrens - Summary of Research on Neurobiology of Trauma
● Behrens - Summary of Treatment Suggestions from Research on Neurobiology of Trauma
● Ziegler - Understanding and Helping Children
● Ziegler Model Summary
