Music Therapy

Julia Krallinger 17.09.2012

Music Therapy
Used:
Way of communication Optimize the clients quality of life Improve clients health and well being Accomplish individualized goals

Why music?
Helps to express feelings Affecting peoples behavior Flexible with all ages

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What Music Therapy includes:

Music improvisation Receptive music listening Song writing Lyric discussion Music and imagery Music performance Learning through music

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Who can benefit from Music Therapy?

Children, adolescents, adults and elderly with mental health needs Developmental and learning disabilities Alzheimers disease and other aging related conditions Substance abuse problems Brain injuries Physical disabilities Acute and chronic pain, incl. mothers in labor

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Outcomes of Music Therapy

Crisis and Trauma
Let emotions out (nonverbal) Anxiety and stress reduction Change in mood and emotions

Eldery:
Helps to recall memory Build up social interaction with family and caregivers Physical rehabilitation Management of pain and discomfort

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Outcomes of Music Therapy cond

Autism:
Improve social interaction Provides a form of communication Helps to get away from rituals, rigid thoughts and behavior patterns

Mental Health:
Increased self-esteem Reduced muscle tension Decreased anxiety and agitation Increased verbalization

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Sample for Music Therapy session

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xwf76MUkto&feature =related

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References
American Music Therapy Association. Consulted 13.09.2012 http://www.musictherapy.org/ British Association For Music Therapy. Consulted 13.09.2012 http://www.bamt.org/music-therapy-british-association-for-musictherap.html Canadian Association For Music Therapy. Consulted 13.09.2012 http://www.musictherapy.ca/en/information/music-therapy.html World Federation Of Music Therapy. Consulted 13.09.2012 http://www.musictherapyworld.net/WFMT/Home.html Youtube. Consulted 13.09.2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xwf76MUkto&feature=related

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