What Is Music Therapy?
Music therapy (MT) is the clinical use of music interventions by a credentialed professional to accomplish individualized goals
within a therapeutic relationship. Through activities like
instrument play and movement, music therapy can be used to
improve behavioral health, academic skills, motor functioning,
social skills, and communication.
Many individuals can benefit from MT services including children,adolescents, adults, and the elderly. MT services, just like the
services of other professionals, are prescribed as a specific
part of the client’s treatment plan to improve mental, physical,
social, and emotional wellbeing.
What MT Goals Can Be Addressed?
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increase socialization
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improve fine & gross motor functioning
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develop & improve cognition
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increase communication skills
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promote vocalization
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decrease stress
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improve self-esteem
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alleviate pain
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provide a means for self-expression
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increase on-task organizational skills
AND MANY MORE...
What MT Interventions Can Be Used?
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singing
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music listening
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musical improvisation
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instrument playing
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movement with music
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songwriting
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adaptive instrument lessons
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relaxation & visualization to music
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performance
AND MORE...
Who Is MT For?
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autism
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depression
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developmental disabilities
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learning disabilities
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sensory impairment
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dementia or Alzheimer's disease
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stroke victims
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cognitive impairments
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behavioral disorders
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emotional disorders
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grief and loss
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cancer
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substance abuse issues
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acute and chronic pain
MT services are provided to persons of all ages and abilities with mental, physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and/or communicative disorders. MT services are provided for, but not limited to, persons with the following disorders:
Where Are MT Services Provided?
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schools, both inside and outside of the classroom
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community outreach programs
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rehabilitative facilities
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medical hospitals
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outpatient clinics
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day care treatment centers
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agencies serving developmentally disabled persons
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senior centers
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nursing homes
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hospice programs
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at-home visits
AND MORE!