Music Therapy | Treatment Settings
How do medical facilities use music therapy?
- alleviate pain
- calm and sedate
- counteract depression
- elevate mood
- express feelings
- induce sleep
- promote rehabilitative movement
- reduce apprehension and fear
- reduce muscle tension and anxiety
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How do convalescent facilities use music therapy?
- counteract feelings of isolation
- enhance memory
- maintain physical activity
- maintain social activity
- promote physical rehabilitation
- provide a sense of community
- provide intellectual stimulation
- provide sensory stimulation
How do health spas use music therapy with with guests?
- promote wellness
- reduce hypertension
- reduce stress
How do schools use music therapy?
- provide music programming for mainstreamed special learners
- strengthen nonmusical skills, such as
communication
physical coordination
social interaction
How do psychiatric facilities use music therapy?
- address conflict resolution
- allow exploration of feelings
- positively change emotion and mood
- practice problem solving
- provide success experiences
How do corporations use music therapy?
- address conflict resolution
- build teams and leadership
- improve communication
Music Therapy Successes
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
This case history validates the cathartic value of songwriting, the recall and articulation strengthening that results from memorizing and vocalizing lyrics, and the improvement of motor coordination after maintaining rhythm throughout a melody.
Coronary Bypass Recovery
This case history validates the power of a Native American drum when a patient discovers a rhythmic relationship: drum beats to heart beats.
Rett Syndrome
This case history validates music as a force to break down barriers to movement and communication.