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Music therapy has been shown to improve strength, endurance, and motor skills while encouraging creative self-expression and communication with peers. Certified and licensed therapists lead Great Prospects’ musical therapy sessions for young adults with developmental disabilities, helping them develop abilities that can translate to greater independence and self-confidence in daily living. One of the great things about music therapy, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is that you don’t need any musical skills to enjoy it and reap its benefits. Participants can perform or simply learn to appreciate music by listening to tunes and talking about what their lyrics mean to them. #MusicTherapy #DevelopmentalDisabilities #DisabilityIndependence #TherapeuticPrograms #GreatProspects

The Power of Music Therapy: Transforming Lives 😘 In today's fast-paced world, the therapeutic power of music is more crucial than ever. Music therapy, a clinical and evidence-based practice, harnesses the profound impact of music to address various physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. From reducing anxiety and improving mental health to aiding in physical rehabilitation and enhancing quality of life, music therapy offers a non-invasive, holistic approach to healing. It's particularly beneficial in settings such as hospitals, schools, mental health centers, and rehabilitation facilities. The benefits of music therapy extend beyond individual healing. It fosters connection, bringing people together through shared musical experiences. Whether it's calming a distressed patient, helping children with autism communicate more effectively, or providing comfort to those in palliative care, music therapy has the unique ability to touch lives in meaningful ways. As we continue to explore and embrace the healing properties of music, let's advocate for broader access to music therapy programs and support the professionals dedicated to this transformative field. Together, we can create a more harmonious and healthier society. 🎶💙 #MusicTherapy #HealingThroughMusic #MentalHealth #CommunityWellness #MusicForAll

Music Therapy in action. What is your experience of creative therapies? NDIA have announced abruptly that art and music therapy aren't actually therapies (by their definition). Despite the evidence base to support their inclusion as therapeutic supports in capacity building funding. Now, they will have to accessed via core funding and priced as a group activity for social inclusion. We can see an NDIS 'suit' looking at these therapies thinking they are just a social event. But they are not. Many young people make more progress in music or art therapy than they do in Speech or Occupational Therapies. These clips show Karen Richmond from Groovin' Music in Brisbane working with young adults in the Campus Life program. Some are non-speaking but make sounds and join in because music sparks joy and they adore Karen. Australian Music Therapy Association #fightforcreativetherapies #musictherapy #musictherapybelongsintheNDIS

🌟 StaffCo Homecare Services PCA Tip of the day: Music therapy can have profound benefits for elderly individuals. Listening to music can uplift moods, reduce anxiety, and even improve cognitive function. It can evoke cherished memories, encourage social interaction, and provide a comforting sense of familiarity. Incorporating music therapy into daily routines—whether through familiar tunes, sing-alongs, or gentle instrumental music—can enhance emotional well-being and create a more enjoyable atmosphere. Let's use the power of music to bring joy and support to our elderly clients! #StaffCoHomecare #ElderlyCare #EncouragementTips #HomeCareServices #CaringForYou #CompassionateCare #PCARock #SupportiveTeam #HealthcareHeroes #HomeHealthcare #SeniorCare #ElderlyCare #PersonalCareAssistants #CaringCommunity #MakingADifference #HealthcareProvider #Caregivers #QualityCare #HomecareAgency #JoinOurTeam #HiringNow #CareJobs #YourWellbeingMatters #HealthyLiving #BetterLife #SeniorSupport #InHomeCare #WeCareForYou #HomeHealthAide #HomecareSolutions #PatienceInCaregiving

🌟 Music therapy is more than just listening to your favorite tunes; it's a powerful therapeutic tool that can transform lives. By utilizing music's ability to connect with our emotions, therapists can help individuals cope with trauma, reduce anxiety, and enhance overall well-being. Whether it's through singing, songwriting, or playing instruments, music therapy fosters communication and self-expression in a safe environment. Research shows that it can improve mental health, boost cognitive functioning, and even aid in physical rehabilitation. As we continue to explore innovative approaches to wellness, let's recognize the profound impact music therapy can have on individuals of all ages. 🎶 #MusicTherapy #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #HealingThroughMusic #TherapeuticMusic

🥳Things are a-changing 🥳 Very exciting that such a study is happening - #musicians, #musiceducators, get engaged with #research and get your #voice heard. In addition, fill in this survey too! 1:1 music tutor survey https://lnkd.in/e5k6Cw_d Musician survey https://lnkd.in/eMR3z7Ge

I have witnessed music and singing improve mood and stimulate cognitive awareness and lost memories for someone with dementia. It can work like flipping a switch. In my experience I felt like I was witnessing a religious charlatan yell "heal" and the person jumped up out of the wheel chair. It can seem surreal that music and singing can have a powerful immediate effect. But for maximum efficacy, there is complication. That's why BrainSing was invented. BrainSing music is assessment-based and customized for each group. There is one singer/one part per speaker that group participants hear and copy. The singing quality is great from the beginning because its like having eight "ringers", and it gets better as people learn their parts. This helps with motivation. Music therapists can have difficulty motivating people to sing partly because when they sing and play guitar or piano the group can interpret that as a performance where group members act like an audience. Having singing speakers in and around the group creates an equivalence to being within a group of singers rather than as part of an audience. This facilitates more therapist/individual time. Contact me for a demonstration. #BrainSing #Singing #MusicTherapy #MusicTherapist #HealthcareOnLinkedIn #Dementia 🗣🧠

🎶 **Harnessing the Power of Music Therapy** 🎶 In the realm of therapeutic interventions, music therapy stands out as a powerful tool for promoting mental health and well-being. According to a study published in the *Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)*, music therapy has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, improve cognitive function, and enhance the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions. 📈✨ Music has the unique ability to tap into our emotions and memories, facilitating profound healing and connection. Whether it's through rhythmic drumming, melodic listening, or expressive songwriting, music therapy offers a versatile approach to support emotional and psychological health. 🧠❤️ As we continue to explore innovative ways to enhance mental health care, incorporating music therapy into treatment plans can provide a holistic, non-invasive, and enjoyable method to foster recovery and resilience. 🌟 Let's advocate for the integration of music therapy in healthcare settings and support further research in this promising field. 🎤🩺 #MusicTherapy #MentalHealth #WellBeing #HolisticHealing #HealthcareInnovation #EmotionalWellness #CognitiveHealth #JAMAStudy #TherapeuticBenefits #HealthRevolution **Reference:** Maratos A, et al. "Music Therapy for Depression." JAMA. 2022;327(15):1466-1475. [DOI:10.1001/jama.2022.3516](https://lnkd.in/eP7-nUVk)

Every day, people with disability access benefit from music therapy delivered by registered music therapists who are members of AMTA. Here Katerini Manolatos talks to Tara-Lee and Chelsea who are both young stroke survivors. Tara-Lee tells us her lived experience of music therapy and particularly how she utilised therapeutic interventions to target her goals to get back to work. We worked on fine motor skills in her left hand using the piano. This not only had positive impacts in her return to work but also in other daily functional tasks like dressing, eating, engaging with her children and family. Music therapy is an evidence based allied health profession which helps people to improve or maintain their functional capacity in areas such as language and communication, personal care, mobility and movement, interpersonal interactions, functioning and community living. Music is not what we do but how we do it. Music therapy is Therapy.

100 Days of Practice – Therapy Edition (a playful approach to reflection) For the past few years I’ve been revisiting my relationship with music alongside my therapy work. Back when I was training, my musical life quietened down as my studies and work in higher education took up more of my time. A few years ago I dragged my violin (originally my second instrument) from the snowdrift of dust under my bed (cleaning the less visible areas of my house had fallen by the wayside a bit too) and resolved to resume playing. Since then, I’ve followed the violinist Hilary Hahn’s 100 Days of Practice Challenge on Instagram. The challenge started out as a way for musicians to share their practice. This year Hahn has widened the focus, expanding the concept of practice beyond the musical, and thinking of everyone as a practising person, involved in ‘the practice of . . .’ The challenge launch caught my eye while I was thinking about my therapy work and a metaphorical light bulb lit up in my head. The way she spoke about reaching to connect with people, prioritising process over results, and the role of reflection all resonated with me as a therapist as well as a musician. I’m going to give it a go – and see if I can complete 100 days reflecting on my practice as a therapist following the themes from the challenge. I’ll try to share some of my reflections here. Do join me, if you’d like to. I’d love to read others’ insights (though, as always, please think about client confidentiality when posting – it’s easy to fall into thinking that online spaces are far more private than they are). I might give the violin version a try, too! #100daysofpractice #100daysofpracticetherapyedition