This study explores the conditions and circumstances that influence the way experienced music therapists identify the therapeutic focus of their practice. Participants included 45 music therapists practicing in 8 different countries who were aged between 33–67 years old and with at least 5 years of professional experience. Participants described their approach to goals/aims within their practice, and the factors they believe influence their process. Grounded theory analysis generated a theoretical explanation of how music therapists engage with both the client and their employment context, and the way the attributes of these actors are likely to affect the process of identifying a therapeutic focus for the work. Implications for music therapy training and professional development are offered, with an emphasis on the subsequent ethical considerations and responsibilities of the therapist.

这项研究探索了影响经验丰富的音乐治疗师确定其实践治疗重点的方式的条件。参加者包括在8个不同国家/地区工作的45名音乐治疗师，年龄在33-67岁之间，并且具有至少5年的专业经验。参与者描述了他们在实践中实现目标/目标的方法，以及他们认为影响其过程的因素。扎根的理论分析产生了关于音乐治疗师如何与客户以及他们的工作背景互动的理论解释，以及这些演员的属性可能如何影响为作品确定治疗重点的过程。提供了音乐疗法培训和专业发展的启示，