Creating a safe and empowering space for equality with – race, gender, sexuality, age, economic status, cognitive, physical, spiritual needs and those living with mental illness – through trauma informed care: music therapy, art therapy, dance/movement therapy and psychotherapy, to improve health and well-being.
Music Therapy
what is it?
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. A board-certified music therapist utilizes music and all of its facets-physical, emotional, mental, social, aesthetic, and spiritual-to help clients improve or maintain their health.
Why Music Therapy?
Music therapy interventions can be designed to:
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Promote Wellness
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Manage Stress
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Alleviate Pain
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Express Feelings
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Enhance Memory
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Reduce Anxiety
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Improve Communication
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Improve Learning
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Build Self-Esteem
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Support Physical Exercise
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Promote Physical Rehabilitation
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Improve Mood
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Improve Opportunities for Conflict Transformation
Is it Proven Effective?
Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in a wide variety of healthcare and educational settings.
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For more information on music therapy, please visit the American Music Therapy Association or the Wisconsin Chapter for Music Therapy.
DYNAMIC DRUMMING CLASSES! LEARN MORE
Music Therapy in action
and increasing self-esteem at an all-inclusive, community drum circle
Practicing social skills through group music therapy
Expressing Emotions on a Strumstick!
Expressive Therapies will call to confirm class registration and obtain payment prior to first night of class.