Music Therapy Impacts Mental Health
Jan 11, 2019 General MT Tools & Info, Social Skills & FeelingsMusic therapists address many mental health goals, which you may not have considered
Music therapists address many mental health goals, which you may not have considered
Recently, the mom of a client told me that her son often became upset when an activity “stopped”.
To be understood. To play “games” and understand the rules. To make up the rules and have them be understood. This is powerful and meaningful therapy.
One of my clients comes to the music therapy clinic with unresolved anger, rage, and challenging emotional/behavioral issues. I’ve had the honor of helping use music in a way that reflects her feelings of hurt and betrayal.
Do you remember our US congressional representative Gabby Giffords? She survived a Traumatic Brain Injury but with the help of a fabulous medical team and a music therapist, she regained her voice.
This story is about Kechi and a music therapist who changed her world.