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Music therapy … Have you heard of it?

Music therapy is an interpersonal process in which the therapist uses music and all of its facets—physical, emotional, mental, social, aesthetic and spiritual—to help clients to improve or maintain their health. In some instances, the client’s needs are addressed directly through music; in others they are addressed through the relationships that develop between the client and therapist. Music therapy is used with individuals of all ages and with a variety of conditions, including: psychiatric disorders, medical problems, physical handicaps, sensory impairments, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, communication disorders, interpersonal problems and aging. It is also used to: improve learning, build self-esteem, reduce stress, support physical exercise and facilitate a host of other health-related activities.

This is something we strongly support, and we urge you to learn more about music therapy as it’s a worthwhile, meaningful art and science.

Please visit AMTA’s website: http://www.musictherapy.org/

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