Can Melody be used to Create Harmony ?
An introduction to Music Therapy
An introduction to Music Therapy
Health is a state of complete physical mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease and illness (WHO 1946)
An introduction to Music Therapy
The Music is all around us, All we have to do is listen … August Rush
An introduction to Music Therapy
Restores Maintains Improves
Physical Mental & Social Well Being
Music Therapy
An introduction to Music Therapy
Music Therapy
Two aspects that can be treated - The disease which can be diagnosed by
medical testing - A persons emotions, fears, suspicions &
individual pain or suffering
An introduction to Music Therapy
Music Therapy
Systematic Process of Intervention
Uses Musical Experiences
Therapeutic Relationships facilitating change
Help Clients achieve Health & Well being
An introduction to Music Therapy
Music Therapy & Clinical Conditions
• Psychiatric disorders • Medical problems • Physical handicaps • Sensory impairments • Developmental disabilities • Substance abuse • Communication disorders • Interpersonal problems • Aging
An introduction to Music Therapy
Music Therapy Benefits
• Learning • Build self-esteem • Reduce stress • Support physical exercise • Facilitate a host of other health-related activities
What Music Therapy does ….
Stimulates Brain
Memory Aid
Evokes imagery
Supports Motor & Autonomic Responses
Garners Attention
Taps Moods & Emotions
Music Therapy – What Clients do
Verbal Discussion
Compose Music
Recreate Musical
Experiences
Listen to Music
Play
Musical Instruments
Improvise Music
An introduction to Music Therapy
Music Therapy – Do clients need to be trained
- All humans have innate tendencies to make and appreciate music at their own developmental levels
- All individuals have a basic capacity for musical expression and appreciation
- The process of human development prepares every one to be a music maker and music lover at a basic level
- We all have potential to move to music, ascribe meaning and imagery to music, perceive relationships between sounds
What do Music Therapists do ?
Plan treatment Assess
Formulate Goals
Conduct
Document Evaluate
An introduction to Music Therapy
Music Therapy Workshop – 18th /19th March 2016
Mumbai
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