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 and psychotherapy, to improve health and well-being.

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Music Therapy

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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?

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Music therapy interventions can be designed to:

Promote Wellness
Manage Stress
Alleviate Pain
Express Feelings
Enhance Memory
Reduce Anxiety
Improve Communication
Improve Learning
Build Self-Esteem
Support Physical Exercise
Promote Physical Rehabilitation
Improve Mood
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

Experiencing Connection

and increasing self-esteem at an all-inclusive, community drum circle

Build Self-Esteem

Practicing social skills through group music therapy

Express Feelings

Expressing Emotions on a Strumstick!

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