Music therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. It can be used to reduce stress, improve communication, and enhance well-being.
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Music Therapy FAQ

What does a music therapist do?

Music Therapists draw upon the innate qualities of music to support people of all ages and abilities and at all stages of life; from helping new born babies develop healthy bonds with their parents, to offering vital, sensitive and compassionate palliative care at the end of life.

What are the different types of music therapy?

There are a variety of approaches established in music therapy, including: Analytical music therapy: Analytical music therapy encourages you to use an improvised, musical "dialogue" through singing or playing an instrument to express your unconscious thoughts, which you can reflect on and discuss with your therapist afterward.

How does music therapy work?

Central to how Music Therapy works is the therapeutic relationship that is established and developed, through engagement in live musical interaction and play between a therapist and client. A wide range of musical styles and instruments can be used, including the voice, and the music is often improvised.

What is the American Music Therapy Association?

An official publication of the American Music Therapy Association aim, is to inform readers from both within and outside the music therapy profession. By disseminating scholarly work, this journal sets out to promote the development of music therapy clinical practice, with a particular focus on clinical benefits.

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