2. OVERVIEW
What is Music Therapy?
What do Music Therapists do
Where do Music Therapists Work?
Benefits of Music Therapy in: Mental Health, Geriatrics,
Stroke Victims, and with Children
Music Therapy Techniques
Music Therapy Session Example: Song Writing Focus
Summary and Questions
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3. WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY?
Music therapy is a medium for change. It helps the
client re-connect with themselves and forms a
healing relationship with the music therapist. This
relationship is created and enhanced through the use
of music and musical elements. It takes one’s mental,
emotional, physical, and spiritual health into
account. Goals and Objectives are created and
designed to concentrate on each person’s needs and
developmental area of focus.
6. BENEFITS OF MUSIC THERAPY WITH STROKE
VICTIMS
Re-store and maintain communication abilities both
verbally and non-verbally
Aids in gate and motor ability training
Works both sides of the brain
Aids in speech development
Offers choice and normality
Motivates through positive experience
Outlet for self-expression
Promotes relaxation
Increases socialization
One-to-one and group session settings
Offers choice
7. BENEFITS OF MUSIC THERAPY WITH
CHILDREN
Behaviour modification
Orient in the here and now, weather conditions
Is able to aid in speech development
Increases communication skills
Increases self-esteem
Develops fine and gross motor abilities
Opportunity to learn an instrument
Opportunity for leadership roles and turn taking when in a group setting
Can assist children in learning how to brush their teeth, how to cover their
mouths when coughing, and what foods they should eat through directive
songs.
Increases physical fitness
Provides an outlet for creativity
Increases self-expression and communication both verbally and non
verbally
Offers choice
8. MUSIC THERAPY TECHNIQUES
Music Listening
Lyric Discussion
Relaxation Techniques
Song Writing
Improvisation
Singing and Playing Instruments
Recording
Music and Movement
9. SUMMARY
Music Therapy does not require any previous musical
training
It is flexible and adaptable to all ages, abilities, and
backgrounds-music touches us all
It offers choice to those participating in sessions
There is skilful purpose
Music Therapy can occur in a variety of settings
One-to-one and group session settings are offered
It enhances the quality of life
It brings about a positive change in people
Are there any questions or comments?