Achieving Behavioural Advancement through the Dynamic Maturation Model and the Assessment of Parent-Child Interactions in a Music Therapy Context

Rachel Swanick; Efthymios Papatzikis

doi:10.3390/bs12090338

Achieving Behavioural Advancement through the Dynamic Maturation Model and the Assessment of Parent-Child Interactions in a Music Therapy Context

Behav Sci (Basel). 2022 Sep 15;12(9):338. doi: 10.3390/bs12090338.

Authors

Rachel Swanick^{1

2}, Efthymios Papatzikis³

Affiliations

¹ Chroma, Herefordshire, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7US, UK.
² Department of Care Sciences, University of South Wales, Pontypridd CF37 1DL, Wales, UK.
³ Department of Early Childhood Education and Care, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0167 Oslo, Norway.

Abstract

Using concise and valid assessment tools before embarking on therapy with clients not only provides key information on areas of concern, but it can also focus the ongoing therapy, giving a greater chance of positive outcomes. This article discusses the use of the Dynamic Maturational Model (DMM) and the Assessment of Parent-Child Interactions (APCI) as a framework for assessment with adoptive families in a music therapy service. It is proposed that using a Screening Family Formulation (SFF) as detailed through the DMM alongside the APCI can provide this secure foundation for assessment. It is proposed that the DMM promotes the use of the professional-parent relationships as a useful outline for the parent-child relationship alongside a thorough understanding of the issues faced by the family. In addition, the APCI enhances the assessment process by providing clinical and therapeutic evidence of areas of development for the family.

Keywords: assessment; assessment of parent–child interaction; attachment; dynamic maturational model; music therapy; parenting.

Grants and funding

Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, 0167, Norway funded the Article Publication Charge (case number: 22/00165); no other funding was received for this article.