Music Therapy Programs with Sophia

Singing History
(Every Sunday & Every other Saturday @ 11:15)
What is it? : Weekly Program option for large or small groups which
includes education on significant musicians birthdays and historic music-
related events that took place during the given week.
How is it therapeutic? : This program is specifically designed to
increase listening skills, social interaction, cognitive function and elevated
mood.
Whats included? : Trivia, games, live/pre-recorded music, handouts,
and/or videos.
Who appropriate? : Anyone

Guided Music Meditation

What is it? : Monthly Program designed for a small group of individuals
who would benefit from a structured yet non-evasive relaxation exercise.
How is it therapeutic? : Program designed to increase relaxation,
respiratory comfort, pain management, and anxiety.
Whats included? : Calm, quiet area where pre-recorded/live tranquil
music will take place along with a non-threatening verbalized script.
Additional sensory stimulations make be included, such as scented and/or
texturized objects, etc. Pillows/blankets will be provided.
Whos appropriate? : Higher functioning participants who are alert and
oriented x2-3.

Music & Art

What is it? : Bi-weekly rotational program for small or large groups
which allows participants to expressive themselves creatively through
various forms of art while either being accompanied by pre-recorded/live
music or is music-related.
How is it therapeutic? : Program designed to increase cognitive
functioning, creativity, ability to express emotions, and interactive skills.
Whats included? : All art supplies and music will be provided. Rotated
art forms will include musical instrument making, Mandalas, clay sculpting,
receptive drawing, and sand art, etc.
Whos appropriate? : Anyone. Staff assistance needed.

Making Music with Loved Ones

What is it? : Intervention meant for individuals and their loved one(s).
Optional legacy projects include songwriting with finished recording,
interactive Sing-a-long books, and/or improvised music-making.
How is it therapeutic? : Program designed to assist psychosocial needs
such as coping and emotional expression as well as creating opportunities for
individuals and loved one(s) to experience a meaningful documented
moment with each other.
Whats included? : Depending on legacy project chosen, instruments,
and all other materials are provided including copy of recordings (with
written consent) for individual and loved one(s).
Whos appropriate? : Anyone on MT caseload and/or
individually requested by loved one(s).

Drum Circle
What is it? : Bi-weekly program option designed for large or small
groups where individuals will participate in active music making.
Improvisation as well as structured playing will take place.
How is it therapeutic? : Program designed to increase awareness,
active listening skills, social interaction, fine and gross motor skill
functioning, etc.
Whats included? : Instructional guidance and percussion instruments
will be provided.
Whos appropriate? : Anyone. Staff assistance needed.