Music Therapy
What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
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. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, the qualified music therapist provides the indicated treatment including creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients' abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. Music therapy also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words. Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people's motivation to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expression of feelings.
Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) is a specialty area of music therapy. GIM is a music-centered therapeutic process utilized to access the human psyche and lead to self-actualization and healing. It is a very powerful tool for reaching different levels of the psyche. It is a technique of imaging to music in a relaxed state of consciousness while sharing the imagery experience with a trained guide. In the relaxed state of consciousness, the GIM traveler feels safe to let the music help him/her experience feelings that have previously seemed extremely threatening. When used as a therapeutic tool, GIM can lead to a deep uncovering of hidden emotional responses and stimulate creative insights. GIM is a reconstructive and transpersonal therapeutic process. Through the use of music and imagery, GIM allows an individual to explore, experience and resolve personal needs, relationships and life issues. No musical training or knowledge is required.
Music has a way of gently stimulating your psyche, unlocking your innate wisdom and healing potential. Let yourself be guided through this process that amplifies healing and leads you to greater mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Healing emotional issues:
- Break repeating patterns
- Reduce stress and increase wellbeing
- Amplify physical healing
- Find your authentic self
- Deepen your spirituality
- Move more easily toward your goals
