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Page 1: Music therapy

The power of music

Prof: Lidia

Page 2: Music therapy

Music therapy is the use of music and its elements with a patient or a group of

people in a process destinated to make communication, learning or expression

easier and also to promote it.

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Egyptians: Music like something curative.

Greeks : used music to prevent and cure different ilnesses.

… NOWADAYS: Music therapy is the use of

music to improve physical, physchological, intellectual or social functioning of people with health or educational problems.

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Children

Adults

Senior citizens

People who are not ill.

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To explore their feelings.

To make positive changes in mood and in their emotional state.

To develop a sense of control over their lives.

To learn or implement skills to solve problems.

To improve socialization.

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MUSIC AND BREATHING: An average low, deep breathe helps calm and control emotions and build a better body metabolism.

MUSIC AND BLOOD PRESSURE: Frequency, time, volume and slow rhythms create less tension and stress, keeping the body calm and relaxed.

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MUSIC AND MUSCLE COORDINATION: the tone and the flexibility of the muscular system are powerfully influenced by tone, sound and vibration.

MUSIC AND TEMPERATURE: High or noisy music can elevate body temperature while soft music can decrease it.

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CHILDREN: Learning disabilities

Conduct problems

Deep developmental disorders: autism

Children with mental deficiency

Difficulties in socialization

Low self – esteem

With degenerative and/or chronical medical conditions …

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ADULTS Degenerative diseases due to age

(Alzeheimer…). Problems of drug and substance abuse. Brain damage due to illnesses or

injuries. …

IN GENERAL Reduce stress …

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