Music Therapy
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Simply defined, music therapy is an ancillary healthcare profession using music as the foundation for therapeutic interaction. The American Music Therapy Association officially defines music therapy as "the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals for people of all ages and ability levels w
Simply defined, music therapy is an ancillary healthcare profession using music as the foundation for therapeutic interaction. The American Music Therapy Association officially defines music therapy as "the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals for people of all ages and ability levels within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Music therapists develop music therapy treatment plans specific to the needs and strengths of the client who may be seen individually or in groups. Music therapy treatment plans are individualized for each client. The goals, objectives, and potential strategies of the music therapy services are appropriate for the client setting” (AMTA 2021).
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Applied by a qualified practitioner, music therapy is the systematic use of music to achieve non-musical goals for a wide variety of clients and their families in numerous settings, including hospitals, physical and neurological rehabilitation facilities, medical clinics, centers for developmental disabilities, day treatment centers, grou
Applied by a qualified practitioner, music therapy is the systematic use of music to achieve non-musical goals for a wide variety of clients and their families in numerous settings, including hospitals, physical and neurological rehabilitation facilities, medical clinics, centers for developmental disabilities, day treatment centers, group homes, mental/behavioral health agencies, drug and alcohol programs, general and state hospitals, geriatric care programs, assisted living facilities, hospices, public and private schools, special education programs, correctional facilities, residential facilities, research programs, private practices, and prevention and wellness programs.
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A music therapist uses music within the context of a therapeutic relationship to elicit positive change in individuals developmentally, physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally, existentially, and spiritually. Music therapy addresses all domains of human operations to assist clients/patients in realizing their full potential. Tre
A music therapist uses music within the context of a therapeutic relationship to elicit positive change in individuals developmentally, physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally, existentially, and spiritually. Music therapy addresses all domains of human operations to assist clients/patients in realizing their full potential. Treatment involves strategic use of music, focused for healing, learning, and change. Examples of music interventions include singing, playing instruments, creative movement, receptive listening, music-based discussion, songwriting, drawing to music, musical games and stories, improvisation, sensory integration, and sound exploration.