What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address individualized goals by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in many areas as well as increasing an indivdual’s motivation to become engaged in their treatment.
After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, the music therapist provides treatment experiences which may include:
Creating
Singing
Moving
Listening to music
Adaptive lessons
and more!
Through involvement in the Music Therapy process, clients’ abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. Some examples of typical goals include:
Promoting wellness
Managing stress
Alleviating pain
Identifying and expressing feelings
Enhancing memory
Improving communication skills
Promoting physical rehabilitation
Addressing cognitive skills
Developing and improving motor skills
Developing coping skills
Increasing social skills
Developing self-regulation skills
Promoting sensory integration
and more!
For more information, please access the website for the American Music Therapy Association at www.musictherapy.org