Information on Music Therapy
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. (American Music Therapy Association definition, 2005)
Music Therapy is the specialized use of music in the service of individuals with needs in mental health, physical health, habilitation, rehabilitation, special education, self-care or personal growth. Services are rendered to individuals of every chronological age, mental age, and adaptive level of functioning in a variety of settings. In each instance, the purpose is to help individuals attain and maintain their maximum levels of functioning.
♪ Assess emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills through musical responses.
♪ Design music therapy sessions for individuals and groups based on client needs using a variety of techniques.
♪ Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, ongoing evaluation, & follow-up.
Since music therapists serve a wide variety of persons with many different types of needs, there is no such thing as an overall typical session. Sessions can be held in a group or individual settings and are designed with music selected based on the individual client's treatment plan.
Magical Musical Moments uses a holistic model of music therapy, incorporating different aspects of the models of neurologic music therapy, creative music therapy, and behavioral music therapy.
♪ Patients in Neurological Rehabilitation
♪ Young Children (Infants - Preschoolers)
♪ Children with Learning Disorders
♪ Children with Developmental Disabilities
♪ Adults with Developmental Disabilities
♪ Public and Private Schools (K - 12)
♪ Assisted Living, Board & Care, and Skilled Nursing Facilities