The World Hearing Center invites you to the first International Music Therapy Symposium in Poland, focusing on the therapeutic potential of music in patient care and the latest global trends in music therapy. The event will bring together distinguished experts from Poland and abroad who will share their experience and the latest research, including Vivian Chan, President of the World Federation of Music Therapy (Hong Kong), Prof. Katrina McFerran (Australia), and Prof. Simon Procter (United Kingdom).
World Hearing Center, Kajetany, Poland 06/10/2025
AIM OF THE SYMPOSIUM
The symposium’s objective is to emphasize the significance of music therapy as an effective, evidence-based method that supports treatment and rehabilitation across diverse medical disciplines. This gathering aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among professionals – including physicians, music therapists, rehabilitation specialists, psychologists, and speech therapists – by encouraging mutual understanding of each team member’s role and expertise. Such integration promotes more cohesive and effective patient care.
Special emphasis will be placed on a holistic approach to patient care, one that considers physical needs and emotional and social dimensions. The symposium will address practical aspects of collaboration within therapeutic teams and strategies for improving communication and knowledge exchange among professionals. These efforts aim to enhance patient support’s coherence, professionalism, and overall effectiveness.
The symposium will also serve as an opportunity to showcase the latest trends and international developments in the field of music therapy. Participants will be introduced to various therapeutic approaches practiced worldwide, innovative solutions in rehabilitation, and examples of successful implementation of music therapy in clinical settings.
ORGANIZERS
- Main organizer: World Hearing Center
Coorganizers and scientific partners:
- o Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
- o Academy of Music in Katowice
- o Polish Music Therapists Association