AMTA Code of Ethics
AMTA’s Code of Ethics lists eight core values as
- Kindness
- Social Responsibility
- Dignity/Respect
- Equality
- Accountability
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Courage.
AMTA Code of Ethics can be accessed here.
According to the AMTA Code of Ethics, music therapists must:
1.1 Provide quality client care regardless of the client’s race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, health status, socioeconomic status, marital status, or political affiliation.
1.2 Identify and recognize their personal biases, avoiding discrimination in relationships with clients, colleagues, and others in all settings.
2.3 Be aware and accepting of client’s individual factors and cultural differences in the treatment process.
Affinity Groups for Music Therapists
- Latin American Music Therapy Network
- Music Therapists of Color
- Asian Music Therapy Network-US
- LGBTQIA2+ Music Therapy Affinity Group (closed to allies)
- Disabled Music Therapists Collective
- South Asian Music Therapy Network
- SWANA
- Chinese Music Therapy Network
- Cantonese Music Therapy Network
- Malaysian Music Therapists Association
- Trans and Non-binary MT group
- Jewish Music Therapists
- LGBTQ and Allies FB group