Over the last century, modern medicine has excelled beyond our belief, and has introduced us to new practices and concepts in our society; one of those concepts being music therapy. Music therapy is the practice of using music to help restore and promote physical and mental health by listening, practicing, or writing music. Music therapy has become more aware by our society over the last century, but the idea that music could create a healing benefactor was found in the writings of Aristotle, Plato, and Pythagoras. Some of the earliest references to music therapy date back to the 1800s. Two authors published writings about the therapeutic value of music, Edwin Atlee in 1804 and Samuel Matthews in 1806. Both authors studied beneath a psychiatrist …show more content…
For example, in a report written by Professor Levitin, he mentions how “…music has an effect in four domains: management of mood, stress, immunity, and as an aid to social bonding” (Glynn). Further in Prof. Levitin’s report, they state that “music increases an antibody that plays an important role in immunity of the mucous system, known as immunoglobulin A, as well as natural killer cell counts” (Glynn). This is important because the “natural killer cells” attack germs and bacteria that invade the body. This can be beneficial for those who have slow immune systems and have a harder time fighting off disease and …show more content…
recognize music therapy as a legal licensed practice. In April of 2011, Governor Dalrymple of North Dakota signed into law the first music therapy license in the U.S. through the Board of Integrated Health, and in June of 2011, Governor Brian Scandoval of Nevada signed into law the second music therapy license through the State Board of Health. Organizations such as the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT) are a huge influence in the movement to make music therapy a license throughout the country. In 2005, AMTA and CBMT created a State Recognition Operational Plan to help music therapy be recognized across the country, and within ten years, the operational plan has gained state recognition in 36 states (“State
Music therapy works because of its three fundamentals: the application of systematic thinking through music theory, the creation of an individualized treatment plan, as well as the patie...
Music therapy is defined as “a systematic process of intervention wherein the therapist helps the client to promote health, using music experiences and the relationships that develop through them as dynamic forces of change.” (Bruscia). Wilber’s quadrants breaks down major psychological theories and music therapy models into four quadrants (Abrams). These areas are the individual interior, individual exterior, collective interior, and the collective exterior (Abrams). The individual internal focuses on the therapeutic goals and the inner psychological process of the client (Dr. A. Meadows, personal communication, Sept 2014). The individual exterior focuses on skills and behaviors where the goals
B., Gfeller, K. E., & Thaut, M. H. (2008). An Introduction to Music Therapy: Theory and
This paper will examine a 10-session theoretical group therapy intervention. The population served will be adults who have endured childhood trauma and who deal with mental health issues resulting from those traumatic experience(s). The purpose is to intervene with music therapy to aid in the abatement of most mental health symptoms excluding personality disorders and psychosis.
In summary, it is very reasonable to determine that music therapy has been a pronounced development. It has aided an abundance of people with dealing with all sorts of different issues they are faced with in everyday life; from emotional issues to illnesses. However, music therapy is not for everyone. There are many different types of therapies available for patients to choose from if they feel if music therapy isn’t for
Music therapy isn’t the same as other therapy. Music therapy uses music to help establish a connection of ...
The philosophy in which you orient your therapeutic treatment can undoubtedly affect your patients and their healing experience. There are many different philosophies of practice in music therapy and, during my undergraduate studies, I have only been thoroughly exposed to a few. In learning the basic foundations of music therapy, I was taught to practice and respond by using a very humanistic approach. However the importance of adaptability and open mindedness are qualities that I frequently practice in my personal life and in the clinical settings in which I have so far experienced. With a lot of learning stil to do, I believe that my clinical practice will fall into some type of client centered approach. I believe that the purpose of music
What makes you feel better when you’re sad or upset? Why do average human beings spend large amounts of money on tickets to concerts? Do you like to ride in the car without listening to the radio? The answers to these questions all relate to the common fact that people like music. However, for many, music is more than a form of entertainment. For many people music is the reason that they live. Music offers careers and music offers happiness. Music can also help people with speech, as well as various diseases and disorders. This is called music therapy. Music therapy is evidence based use of music interventions to accomplish goals within a therapeutic relationship by a professional who has completed a music therapy program. Music therapy is proven to have positive healing effects based on various strategies used since before it was officially categorized as a form of therapy.
In order to understand why the use of music therapy is growing, one must know what exactly music therapy is. Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. Music therapy also provides avenues for communicati...
There are many of types of counseling in the world that are used often and then there are few that are used not so often, just because it is called therapy does not mean that the person is just in a room laying on a couch and talking to someone who keeps asking the same question “and how does that make you feel.” like we see on the television, There are therapies other than just in a room talking to someone; There are some in which people can do exercise, children can play games, they could even do group activities, just because someone is in counseling does not mean that they are confined to four walls and a note pad. The forms of therapy which will be focused on are Art and Music therapy, starting with art.
Music is a very soothing art form. It has a very strong connection to our emotions. A lot of lyrics can really hit home and make us think of a memory or a feeling. Listening to music has a tremendous influence on our mood. When someone is listening to a slow song or classical music, they seem to relax a little more. “A variety of studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of music and/or music therapy techniques in inducing a relaxation response, both physiologically and psychologically” (“Search Music” 70). So, therefor, music therapy can help others in a great way. In phone interview with Bryanna Rust given on November 25th, 2015, Music therapy major at UND, she said “depending on the technique utilized by the therapist, the music used can help clear one 's mind of all the everyday hassles that are persisting in one’s lives. It is a healthy escape from reality.” Music has the power to slow down our heartbeat and cause us to relax. “In one study, college students performed an oral presentation with either Pachelbel 's Canon or no music in the background. Scientists found those lovely violins helped reduce anxiety, heart rate, and blood pressure in participants who presented with the tunes” (“The
Even though I have known about music therapy for a few years now, I was oblivious to how many different approaches, interventions and theories existed. I knew that there was cognitive, social, emotional, motor and musical aspects to music therapy, but I had not realized how many different ways there were to going about working towards goals. I had not realized that there were titles and names to what different music therapists do and that, despite we all fall under a large umbrella of music therapy, each therapist has their own unique way of doing things. In Clinical Practice 1, we covered eight approaches of music therapy: Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural, Developmental, Nordoff-Robbins, BMGIM, Analytical and Neurological music
Many people use music therapy to improve their health. An article from American Psychological Association by Amy Novotney states that music causes the body to make more antibodies which enhance the immune system. A boosted immune system allows the body to protect itself from
Music therapy is the use of music and or musical elements by a qualified music therapist with a client or group in a process designed to facilitate and promote communication, relationships, learning, expression, organization and other relevant therapeutic objects in offer to meet physical, emotional, mental, social, and cognitive needs. There are many things that make music therapy. A few elements that contribute to music therapy are tone, rhythm, harmony, melody, and timbre. There are many reason as to why people try music therapy. A few would be coping with illness, managing problems, and overcoming impairments. When someone is thinking about music therapy the first step is getting a bachelor’s degree. There is also places that will let you
Music Therapy is the prescribed use of music and musical interventions to restore, maintain, and improve emotional, physical, physiological, and spiritual health and well-being. These are the key elements which define interventions as music therapy. Music Therapy is goal oriented and provides a system to work towards a specific therapeutic goal and objective. Goals identified can include communicative, academic, motor emotional and social skills. In the end the music development learned in the sessions hopefully have a relaxing, positive effect on the client’s physical, psychological and socio-economical functioning. Music Therapy became a profession in 1950 with the establishment of the National Association for Music Therapy and the American Association for Music Therapy Association. (AMTA) There were nonmusical goals set for the professional setting. “They included: improving communication skills, decreasing inappropriate ...