Music Therapy

Music therapy is the clinical use of music to accomplish individualized goals such as reducing stress, improving mood and self-expression. It is an evidence-based therapy well-established in the health community. Music therapy experiences may include listening, singing, playing instruments, or composing music. Musical skills or talents are not required to participate.

Music therapy may help you psychologically, emotionally, physically, spiritually, cognitively and socially. 

A short list of benefits includes: 

 Lowering blood pressure. 

 Improving memory. 

 Enhanced communication and social skills through experiencing music with others. 

 Self-reflection. Observing your thoughts and emotions.  Reducing muscle tension. 

 Self-regulation. Developing healthy coping skills to manage your thoughts and emotions.  Increasing motivation.  Managing pain. 

 Increasing joy. Formal music therapy was defined and first used by the United States War Department in 1945. It helped military service members recover in Army hospitals with occupational therapy, education, recreation, and physical reconditioning.