It’s amazing how music goes beyond just entertainment but has been of great help in health. Simply put therapy means ‘medical treatment’. Now the big question is, what is Music Therapy? Let’s plunge into it.
Music therapy is the use of music to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of a group or individual. Simple!
It may include experiences like listening, singing, or playing instruments. Musical skills or talents are not required to participate. It may help you psychologically, emotionally, physically, spiritually, mentally and socially.
Benefits of Music Therapy
- Lower blood pressure
- Improve memory.
- Reduce depression.
- Self-reflection
- Reduce muscle tension.
- Improve communication.
- Increases motivation.
- Improve healing.
- Manage pain.
- Increases joy.
How It Works
The first step is to identify your goals while working with a music therapist. For instance, if you’re experiencing depression, you might want to use music to lighten up your mood. You may also want to try applying this to other symptoms of depression like anxiety, insomnia, or trouble focusing.
- Listen to different genres of music.
- Play a musical instrument, or
- Compose your own songs.
- You may be asked to sing or dance or they may have a set structure for you to follow.
You may be required to tune in to your feelings as you perform these tasks. For example, if you are angry, you might play or sing aloud.
Sessions with a music therapist take place wherever they practice, which might be a;
- Community health center
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Private office
- Rehabilitation facility
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