Creating a brave 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.
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!