CBMT Evaluation, Termination, and Discharge Planning 2

Question 1

Which factor should be the PRIMARY clinical consideration when deciding to terminate music therapy services?

Accepted Answer

Achievement of treatment goals

Answer

The number of sessions completed

Answer

Insurance coverage limits

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Client preference to continue

Question 2

Planned termination in music therapy allows the therapist to:

Accepted Answer

Help the client process the transition and consolidate therapeutic gains

Answer

Avoid discussing the ending of therapy with the client

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Transfer the client immediately to another provider

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Reduce session frequency without client notice

Question 3

When a client shows signs of termination anxiety in music therapy, the therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Address the feelings therapeutically and help the client develop coping strategies

Answer

Extend the treatment plan indefinitely

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Ignore the anxiety and proceed with discharge as scheduled

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Refer the client to a psychiatrist immediately

Question 4

In music therapy, a 'tapering' approach to termination refers to:

Accepted Answer

Gradually reducing the intensity or frequency of sessions before ending

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Abruptly ending treatment once all goals are met

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Transferring the client to group therapy immediately

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Increasing musical complexity just before discharge

Question 5

What documentation is MOST important to complete at termination of music therapy services?

Accepted Answer

A discharge summary outlining goals, progress, and recommendations

Answer

A list of all musical pieces used in treatment

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A consent form for potential future services

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A referral form for continued music lessons

Question 6

Premature termination in music therapy most accurately refers to:

Accepted Answer

Treatment ending before goals are achieved, typically initiated by the client

Answer

A client completing all treatment goals ahead of schedule

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A therapist retiring from clinical practice

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A client transferring to a higher level of care

Question 7

Which of the following is an appropriate music therapy termination activity?

Accepted Answer

Playing meaningful music and reflecting on the therapeutic journey together

Answer

Teaching the client advanced music theory concepts

Answer

Beginning a new therapeutic goal during the final session

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Avoiding music entirely to prevent emotional responses