{"id":8993,"date":"2018-07-06T23:59:48","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T20:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tumata.com\/medipol-university-students-received-music-therapy-training-at-tumata\/"},"modified":"2018-07-06T23:59:48","modified_gmt":"2018-07-06T20:59:48","slug":"medipol-university-students-received-music-therapy-training-at-tumata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tumata.com\/en\/medipol-university-students-received-music-therapy-training-at-tumata\/","title":{"rendered":"Medipol University students received music therapy training at T\u00dcMATA"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Turkish Music Research and Promotion Group (T\u00dcMATA), as part of Istanbul Medipol University\u2019s Music Therapy Education program, conducted a one-day training session for music therapy students on <em>\u201cTurkish Music and Movement Therapy Using the Rahmi Oru\u00e7 G\u00fcven\u00e7 Approach<\/em>.\u201d The training was led by instructors Ya\u015far G\u00fcven\u00e7, Azize Andrea G\u00fcven\u00e7, G\u00fclten Urall\u0131, Emre Ba\u015faran, Fatih Oral, Ayla Y\u0131ld\u0131r\u0131m Karaca, and Necdet Turhan served as instructors. The program, held on July 3, 2018, at the T\u00dcMATA Instrument Museum, covered the following topics through both theory and practical application: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turkish Music and Movement Therapy Based on the Oru\u00e7 G\u00fcven\u00e7 Approach<\/li>\n<li>\u200bThe Baks\u0131 Dance<\/li>\n<li>Music Therapy for Cancer Patients During Chemotherapy &#8211; Psychologist Ayla Y\u0131ld\u0131r\u0131m Karaca<\/li>\n<li>The Application of Music Therapy in Schizophrenia &#8211; Necdet A. Turhan<\/li>\n<li>Image Music<\/li>\n<li>Archetypal Movements<\/li>\n<li>Therapy Using Court Music Performed in Hospitals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The program provided information on the ney, rebab, kopuz, dombra, \u00e7eng, mazhar, and the sound of water\u2014all of which are used in music therapy.<\/p>\n<p>It was reported that studies conducted in collaboration with the Department of Algology at Gazi University showed a significant reduction in chronic pain scores and a 40 percent decrease in stress hormone levels.<\/p>\n<p>It was explained that in these archetypal movements\u2014which can be described as \u201cthe performance of certain movements drawn from the Baks\u0131 dance and semahs, accompanied by a specific musical repertoire\u201d\u2014the goal is both to release tension and to facilitate an emotional shift through movements that begin in the hands and spread throughout the entire body.[\/vc_column_text][us_separator][us_gallery ids=&#8221;8128,8125,8122,8089,8086&#8243; columns=&#8221;5&#8243; indents=&#8221;1&#8243;][us_separator][vc_column_text]The program also provided a brief overview of the hospitals, beginning with the Nureddin Hospital (1154) and then; the hospitals in Amasya, Sivas, Kayseri, Manisa, Bursa, Istanbul (Fatih Complex), Edirne, and S\u00fcleymaniye, where music was used as a form of treatment until a century ago. It is stated that in these hospitals, the therapeutic benefits of specific musical modes at certain times of the day were examined; the twenty-four-hour day was divided into four parts, and research was conducted on which modes should be performed and listened to during these times; it was also noted that some physicians researched and examined the effects of these musical modes on different nations and their connection to astrology. <\/p>\n<p>In her presentation on <em>\u201cMusic Therapy for Cancer Patients During Chemotherapy<\/em>,\u201d psychologist Ayla Y\u0131ld\u0131r\u0131m Karaca stated that research has shown the presence of music during chemotherapy has a positive effect on patients\u2019 anxiety levels. Karaca also noted that, based on behavioral observations and patient feedback, live performances of instruments such as the oud, ney, and bendir helped patients relax during chemotherapy, and it was observed that patients felt significantly more at ease as a result of the music. <\/p>\n<p>In another part of the training, researcher and music therapist Necdet A. Turhan, in his presentation titled <em>\u201cThe Application of Music Therapy in Schizophrenia<\/em>,\u201d discussed in detail the importance of music therapy\u2014one of the three stages in the treatment of schizophrenia. Turhan stated that music is one of the most effective stimuli for increasing the interest of schizophrenia patients\u2014who often appear indifferent, unresponsive, shy, and apathetic\u2014in the outside world. He noted that music has positive effects in the treatment of this illness, such as alleviating social withdrawal, fostering a sense of self-care and awareness, establishing long-term memory, developing a sense of rhythm, and improving articulation.  <\/p>\n<p>As the program came to a close with a group photo, the T\u00dcMATA team expressed their pleasure at having contributed to the Music Therapy Certification Program at Istanbul Medipol University.[\/vc_column_text][us_separator][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Participant Feedback<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][us_iconbox color=&#8221;contrast&#8221; iconpos=&#8221;left&#8221; size=&#8221;16px&#8221; title=&#8221;An undiscovered treasure&#8221; title_size=&#8221;21px&#8221;]I feel like there\u2019s an undiscovered treasure waiting in T\u00fcmata. I can use the apps shown here. They\u2019re perfect for us.  [\/us_iconbox][us_separator type=&#8221;default&#8221; size=&#8221;small&#8221;][us_iconbox color=&#8221;contrast&#8221; iconpos=&#8221;left&#8221; size=&#8221;16px&#8221; title=&#8221;Just like our place&#8221; title_size=&#8221;21px&#8221;]T\u00fcmata has a natural, warm atmosphere. I felt right at home here. [\/us_iconbox][us_separator type=&#8221;default&#8221; size=&#8221;small&#8221;][us_iconbox color=&#8221;contrast&#8221; iconpos=&#8221;left&#8221; size=&#8221;16px&#8221; title=&#8221;At the Conservatory&#8221; title_size=&#8221;21px&#8221;]I found it strange that I had never heard of T\u00fcmata during my years at the conservatory.[\/us_iconbox][us_separator type=&#8221;default&#8221; size=&#8221;small&#8221;][us_iconbox color=&#8221;contrast&#8221; iconpos=&#8221;left&#8221; size=&#8221;16px&#8221; title=&#8221;This training is my essence&#8221; title_size=&#8221;21px&#8221;]I didn\u2019t know these were our instruments. This training is the essence of who I am. You helped me understand myself. Until now, I thought \u201cpentatonic\u201d was some kind of Far Eastern philosophy [joking]. We need to keep these values alive and teach them to our children. We need to increase awareness of T\u00fcmata.   [\/us_iconbox][us_separator type=&#8221;default&#8221; size=&#8221;small&#8221;][us_iconbox color=&#8221;contrast&#8221; iconpos=&#8221;left&#8221; size=&#8221;16px&#8221; title=&#8221;My hope has been renewed&#8221; title_size=&#8221;21px&#8221;]I had heard of T\u00fcmata before. After my work at T\u00fcmata, my hope for practicing music therapy was renewed. [\/us_iconbox][us_separator type=&#8221;default&#8221; size=&#8221;small&#8221;][us_iconbox color=&#8221;contrast&#8221; iconpos=&#8221;left&#8221; size=&#8221;16px&#8221; title=&#8221;I want to play all instruments&#8221; title_size=&#8221;21px&#8221;]I was already familiar with T\u00fcmata. I came here because I was curious about your energy. Now, [under the influence of this energy], I can\u2019t stay still. I want to play every instrument here.   [\/us_iconbox][us_separator type=&#8221;default&#8221; size=&#8221;small&#8221;][us_iconbox color=&#8221;contrast&#8221; iconpos=&#8221;left&#8221; size=&#8221;16px&#8221; title=&#8221;Touching the instruments&#8221; title_size=&#8221;21px&#8221;]I wanted to touch the instruments I saw here and play them.[\/us_iconbox][us_separator type=&#8221;default&#8221; size=&#8221;small&#8221;][us_iconbox color=&#8221;contrast&#8221; iconpos=&#8221;left&#8221; size=&#8221;16px&#8221; title=&#8221;Psychotherapy Training&#8221; title_size=&#8221;21px&#8221;][To the T\u00fcmata team] Thank you for your sincere responses and hospitality. [Here today], we saw many things about our culture that we didn\u2019t know. A suggestion: the people who will be conducting these sessions [and the T\u00fcmata team] should also receive training in psychotherapy.  [\/us_iconbox][us_separator type=&#8221;default&#8221; size=&#8221;small&#8221;][us_iconbox color=&#8221;contrast&#8221; iconpos=&#8221;left&#8221; size=&#8221;16px&#8221; title=&#8221;It filled in many gaps&#8221; title_size=&#8221;21px&#8221;][After the receptive music therapy session in the H\u00fcseyni maqam, the pain in my left arm subsided. We\u2019ve been taking music therapy classes for three months, and [today\u2019s session] filled in many gaps in our training.] [\/us_iconbox][us_separator type=&#8221;default&#8221; size=&#8221;small&#8221;][us_iconbox color=&#8221;contrast&#8221; iconpos=&#8221;left&#8221; size=&#8221;16px&#8221; title=&#8221;I couldn&#8217;t get enough&#8221; title_size=&#8221;21px&#8221;]I couldn&#8217;t get enough of the event held here. I want to come back. 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