MUSIC THERAPY

Music Therapy is the skillful use of music and musical elements by an accredited music therapist to promote, maintain and restore mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health.   
                                                                                                                                                   {Canadian Association for Music Therapy}

It is the combination of the relationship formed between therapist and client, and the music itself that work together to bring about a positive change.

Music Therapy is client focused, and the treatment plan, musical instruments, interventions and techniques used are based on the individual’s needs.

Individual Sessions
Duration and content will be based on the needs and challenges of the individual.

Group Sessions 
Composed of individuals approximately the same age and cognitive ability. Based on social skills, awareness and peer interactions.

Who Can Benefit From Music Therapy?

For Children:

• ADHD 
• Autism
• Cerebral Palsy
• Fine and Gross Motor Skill Delays
  
• Head Injury
  
• Learning Delays
  
• Neurological Impairments
• Social/Behavioral Challenges
• Speech Difficulties

For Adults and Seniors:

• Alzheimer Disease
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Head Injury
• Pain Management
• Parkinson's Disease
• Performance Anxiety
• Sleep Challenges
• Stress Reduction
• Stroke Survivors

Music Therapy Services For:

Music Therapy for those with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Music Therapy can strengthen self-esteem, provide an outlet for self-expression and emotional processing, increase attention span, sustain focus, maintain concentration, develop impulse control, increase verbal and nonverbal communication through musical exploration, and develop positive coping skills and strategies.

Music Therapy for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Music Therapy can facilitate verbal and nonverbal communication through musical dialogues, build social relationships decreasing patterns of isolation, increase auditory and visual awareness, develop fine and gross motor skills, decrease negative behaviours, facilitate emotional expression and identification, and increase self-esteem.

Music Therapy for those with Brain Injury
Music Therapy can provide an outlet for self-expression and emotional processing, explore feelings of anxiety and depression, improve language and speech recovery, develop fine and gross motor movements, facilitate discovery of self-identity, decrease feelings of isolation, and promote relaxation and self-care.

Music Therapy for those with Cerebral Palsy
Music Therapy can facilitate emotional expression, develop fine and gross motor skills, increase range of motion, develop hand-eye coordination, facilitate verbal and nonverbal communication, promote relaxation through decreasing tension, and increase self-esteem and self-worth. Instruments are often adapted to meet the physical needs of each client.

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Music Therapy for those with Down Syndrome
Music Therapy can promote musical self-expression, facilitate emotional expression and identification, increase nonverbal and verbal communication, develop fine and gross motor skills, foster positive social relationships, decrease negative behaviours and patterns, increase self-esteem, and develop positive coping skills.


Music Therapy for those with Hearing Impairments
Music Therapy can enhance the auditory experience through the exploration of instrument playing, experiencing different pitches, feeling vibrations, and relating objects to sounds. It also can develop communication skills, enhance language development, increase self-esteem, facilitate emotional expression, and increase socialization.


Music Therapy for those with Physical Disabilities
Music Therapy can develop gross motor skills through rhythm and movement, develop fine motor skills through instrumental exploration, increase hand-eye coordination, facilitate emotional processing and expression, develop verbal and nonverbal communication, facilitate relaxation, and increase self-esteem and self-identity.

Music Therapy for those with Visual Impairments
Music Therapy can provide sensory stimulation to an environment, so that self-expression and musical communication can flourish. Auditory and tactile stimulation is used to explore musical instruments and increase musical experiences. It can also facilitate emotional expression, increase self-esteem, and develop positive coping skills.

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