Since 2011, she has worked across Asia and Europe as a music therapist, lecturer, and musician. Grounded in cross-cultural experience, her work emphasizes compassion, cultural responsiveness, and a humanistic approach.

Her research interests encompass mental health, cultural dynamics, spirituality, and professional development. Currently, she is conducting a participatory action research project in close collaboration with students, focused on fostering self-care within music therapy education.

Clinically, she has worked extensively in early intervention, elderly care, and mental health settings. She supports individuals facing psychosocial and developmental challenges, such as selective mutism, visual impairment, refugee experiences, and dementia. 

In her teaching, she focuses on student empowerment by integrating theory, practical skills, and interdisciplinary methods to promote holistic and reflective learning. 

Apart from her current work in Norway, she has collaborated with social welfare organizations, universities, and governmental institutions, serving diverse populations—including children, adults, and the elderly with psychosocial and developmental challenges—in places such as Singapore, the Thailand–Myanmar border, and the UK. She offers therapeutic services and shares her knowledge through lectures and training for both related professionals and the public. 

In addition, during her time as a freelancer, she organized international conferences and led workshops involving students and professionals from diverse fields, fostering practical learning and a sense of social responsibility. Through these meaningful efforts, she is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and supporting holistic well-being across diverse cultural contexts.

MTUP100  Self-Care Cultivation in Music Therapy Introduction

MUTP103  Embodied learning and empathy workshop 

MTUP303  Professional knowledge of music therapy and role play

                    Verbalization in music therapy workshop 

MTUP305  Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) in Home-based & Tele-therapy

MTUP306  Culture & Music Therapy: Where are we? Who are we?

                   Multicultural competence in Music Therapy- casework with the elderly

MUTP300  Psychodynamic perspectives on working with children in early intervention

Academic Lecture

Chang, Chi-Yen (2025). Bridging Theory and Practice: Feminist Perspectives on Self-Care Facilitation in Higher Education. The 21st Gender in Education Association conference, Manchester Metropolitan   University.

Chang, Chi-Yen (2024). Balancing Superego and Ego: Addressing Student’s Self-Care in Higher Education. UiB Læringskonferanse (learning conference), University of Bergen.

Chang, Chi-Yen (2024). Attunement within: Chaos, Boundaries, and Self-Compassion. Music4Change International Research School, University of Stavanger.                                                   

Chang, Chi-Yen; Rolvsjord, Randi; Winther, Athene Emma (2024). Roundtable and live podcast: Unity in sound. Nordic Music Therapy Student Conference. 

Chang, Chi-Yen(2023). Mindfulness-Based Music Therapy: The power of here and now. Tunghai University. 

Chang, Chi-Yen(2023). Change: "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but something can be changed once it is faced. Tunghai University.

Chang, Chi-Yen (2022). Psychodynamic Music Therapy: The Growth from Free Flow. Tunghai University.

Chang, Chi-Yen (2022). Creative Music Therapy: Your Inner Music Child. Tunghai University.

Chang, Chi-Yen (2022). Guided Imagery and Music: Integration and transformation in symbolism.

Chang, Chi-Yen (2022). Behavioral Music Therapy: Behaviour Change and Measurement.

Chang, Chi-Yen (2022). Neurological Music Therapy: Medical model and rehabilitation. 

Chang, Chi-Yen (2022). Community Music Therapy: Breaking down barriers and connecting society

Chang, Chi-Yen (2021). What are the functions of Music in Music Therapy?

Chang, Chi-Yen (2021). Therapeutic Relationships: A starting point.

Academic Articles

Chang, C.Y., Lee, L.K., Sakamoto, T., Subiantoro, M., Osawa, Y. (2017) Between East and West: The Journey of UK-trained Music Therapists in Asia. Paper presented at the 15 World Music Therapy. Congress, Japan. Special Issue of Music Therapy Today. p.303-305. 

Chang, C.Y. (2017) The Relationship between Personal Meditation Practice and the Practice of Music Therapy. Paper presented at the 15th World Music Therapy Congress, Japan. Special Issue of Music Therapy Today.

Dissertation

Chang, Chi-Yen (2014). Spirituality and Music Therapy: Beyond Thinking? The Relationship between Personal Meditation Practice and the Practice of Music Therapy. Master's thesis. Anglia Ruskin University. 

Participatory Action Research: Fostering Self-Care Cultivation in Music Therapy Education