Priyanka Dixit
Bengaluru
Summary
Music Therapist, Psychologist and Lecturer with 6 plus years of experience contributing to Music Therapy teaching, Mental health research and Clinical practices. Empathetic and conscientious psychologist committed to providing effective care. Offering a patient-focused practice style that emphasizes active participation in the development of treatment plans. Successful in establishing rapport with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Skilled in assessment, diagnosis, interviewing, psychological evaluations, report writing and development of care plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HR and Music Therapist
Fewdot Creative Studio
Bengaluru
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Helped employees see personal progress by documenting reactions, behaviors and other outcomes related to music therapy
- Improvised instrumentally, vocally or physically to meet employee's therapeutic needs
- Composed, arranged and adapted music for music therapy treatments and conducted music therapy research to advance collective knowledge and improve outcomes
- Made accurate treatment decisions by assessing employee's functioning levels, strengths and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical or other abilities
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Music Therapist
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
Pondicherry
11.2013 - 02.2015
- Incorporated evidence-based practices into the design and implementation of treatments plans.
- Conducted assessments of client's musical preferences, abilities, and interests in order to inform treatment plan.
- Maintained detailed notes regarding progress made by clients during therapy sessions.
- Customized treatment programs for specific client populations, including hospice, psychiatric and obstetric population.
- Integrated behavioral, developmental and improvisational approaches into music therapy treatments.
- Counseled family members regarding emotional issues resulting from caring for a loved one diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
- Engaged clients through various activities designed specifically for those diagnosed with ASD such as sensory integration exercises or art projects tailored toward their interests and abilities.
- Designed and implemented various MT activities and programs with Transgender community, Old age homes, Special schools, Communities in the neighboring village by addressing their health issues as part of Community program
Lecturer, Music Therapy
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
Pondicherry
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Taught Psychological foundations, Research methodology, Assessment and Documentation, Clinical Applications 2 and Practicum modules during the tenure in CMTER
- Coordinated with faculty (Indian and Abroad), was part of the syllabus committee and provided the students with course material post lectures
- Facilitated and supervised the internship trainees from the MT outreach programs
- Seeded the idea of a Community project to expand and familiarize Music Therapy practice between the hospital and the near-by community
- Assisted in various research activities and presented papers in International conferences representing CMTER
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention
- Contributed in all the student administration related works like attendance, timetables, conducting tests, valuation and other documentations required for the academic course
Education
PhD - Music Therapy
Bangalore University
Bengaluru08.2024
PGDMT - Post Graduation Diploma in Music Therapy
Chennai School of Music Therapy
Chennai06.2014
MPhil - Master of Philosophy in Indian Music
University of Madras
Chennai06.2014
MSc - Master of Science in General Psychology
University of Madras
Chennai06.2014
Diploma - Cousenling Psychology
Samadana Counseling Centre
Bengaluru12.2013
MA - Master of Arts in Indian Music
University of Madras
Chennai06.2012
Diploma - Indian Music (Karnatic)
University of Madras
Chennai12.2009
BBM - Bachelors of Business Management
Bangalore University
Bengaluru06.2009
Skills
- Psychological Assessment
- Clinical Supervision
- Assessment and Documentation
- Data collection and analysis
- Coordinating with faculty
- Counseling
- Progress Monitoring
- Behavior management techniques
- Class design
- Social Skills Development
- Community project development
- Research activities and paper presentations
- Leading seminars and workshops
- HR skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Publication in International Journal
- Sports (Throwball) representation
- NGO involvement in educational development
- Assistant Editor and Newsletter Developer experience
- Languages: English, French (Basics), Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu
Accomplishments
- Internationally represented India for sports in Throwball game as Captain once and team player twice.
- Secretary (Bangalore South) for Samskara Bharathi, a national wide institution for developing and preserving Indian art forms.
- Part of a NGO involved in educational development of rural school children in Karnataka state, India.
- Worked as an Assistant Editor in the Editorial board and the Newsletter Developer of a local Newsletter for 10 months.
Personal Information
- Title: Music Therapist, Psychologist and Lecturer
- Date of Birth: 07/16/1988
Languages
- English
- French (Basics)
- Kannada
- Telugu
- Hindi
- Tamil
Publications
- A Study on effects of music for Anxiety in patients posted for upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, International Journal of Pharma and Bio Science, 04/2015, http://www.ijpbs.net/cms/php/upload/4233_pdf.pdf
- Music Therapy as an active focus of attention for pain and behavioral symptoms of distress during pediatric immunization, Clinical Pediatrics, 2016, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26450983/
- The Musical Instruments used for Music Therapy in India. 2022
- The current trends and practices of African Drum Circle in India, Chronicle of Humanities and Cultural Studies, 11/2022, 2454-5503
- Folk music of Jogappas and Jogathis (Transgender). 2023. (Awaiting Publication)
- Music preference of Transgender. 2023 (Awaiting Publication)
- The role of Recorded music in clinical music therapy practice in India. 2023 (Awaiting Publication)
- Melodious Medicine: Surveying Film Song Preferences in Indian Music Therapy Practice. 2024 (Awaiting Publication)
Timeline
HR and Music Therapist
Fewdot Creative Studio
06.2017 - 05.2019
Lecturer, Music Therapy
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
07.2014 - 02.2015
Music Therapist
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
11.2013 - 02.2015
PhD - Music Therapy
Bangalore University
PGDMT - Post Graduation Diploma in Music Therapy
Chennai School of Music Therapy
MPhil - Master of Philosophy in Indian Music
University of Madras
MSc - Master of Science in General Psychology
University of Madras
Diploma - Cousenling Psychology
Samadana Counseling Centre
MA - Master of Arts in Indian Music
University of Madras
Diploma - Indian Music (Karnatic)
University of Madras
BBM - Bachelors of Business Management
Bangalore University
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