Music therapy is the clinical and evidenced-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 (AMTA, 2010).
Music therapy is a well-established allied health profession. It consists of using music to address the following areas:
- Cognitive
- Social
- Emotional
- Physical
- Communication
Goals/Objectives:
- Anxiety and stress reduction
- Pain management
- Positive changes in mood and emotional states
- Active and positive participation
- Improve coping skills/self expression
- Increase vocal quality/projection
- Increase socialization skills
- Improve reality orientation
- Facilitation of movements for physical rehabilitation
- Improve fine/gross motor skills
- Improve gait pattern
- Improve range of motion
- Increase eye contact
Goals/ Objectives are based upon individualized needs of each client.
Where Do Music Therapists Work?
Music therapist offer services in medical hospitals, skilled care facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, adult day care centers, senior centers, hospices, psychiatric treatment centers, drug and alcohol programs, schools, prisons, ICU, NICU, etc. Some therapists are self-employed and work on the basis of independent contracts.
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