What is Music Therapy?
There is a professional site developed for the profession of music therapy at musictherapy.org. Here is the official definition of music therapy that you can find that website:
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
Music therapy interventions can be designed to:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in a wide variety of healthcare and educational settings.
For Daniel and Tiffany, music therapy interventions are designed to:
- Enhance quality of life in the development of life-long leisure skills
- Improve motor skills through instrument play and dance
- Improve communication/language skills through songwriting and singing
- Encourage proper breathing through vocal exercise
- Promote appropriate behaviors and self-esteem
Every 3 months, the goals are evaluated and rewritten if needed to meet the current needs at that time.
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