Transcript Document 7161485

Technology and
Music Therapy
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Prepared by: Alicia Lyn Vorse
Holy Family University
Contents
Introduction to Music Therapy
Recommended Sites
American Music Therapy Association
Jesse’s Foundation for Music and Dance Therapy
Using Music in Therapy
National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies
Associations
Lawnwood regional medical center
Action Recommendations
Conclusion
Closing Remarks
Introduction to Music Therapy
I found, while researching music therapy
(MT), an old phenomenon that has newly
been added to the college curriculum and
is continuously shocking researchers.
From helping a child express his feelings to
aiding in lessening pain in cancer patients,
music therapy is being used in a variety of
settings with a variety of ages to treat a
vast majority of disorders.
The five sites I am about to review show
you how music therapy is useful in almost
any scenario.
Recommended Sights
The American Music Therapy Association
(AMTA) www.musictherapy.org
This is the largest professional association which
represents over 5,000 music therapists, corporate
members and related associations worldwide.
Founded in 1998, its mission is the progressive
development of the therapeutic use of music in
rehabilitation, special education, and community
settings. AMTA sets the education and clinical
training standards for music therapists.
Mission and Structure of the AMTA
YOU
Regional
Associations
AMTA
Student MT
Groups & Clubs
AMTAS
State
Associations
Regional
Student
Associations
The Mission of the AMTA
is to advance public
awareness of the
benefits of music therapy
and increase access to
quality music therapy
services in a rapidly
changing world. They
build public awareness of
the profession through its
website, media articles,
research dissemination,
and therapist referrals.
Jesse’s Foundation for Music and
Dance Therapy
http://www.jessesfoundation.com/
Jesse’s Foundation for Music and Dance
Therapy is a registered charity that works
to make it affordable and convenient for
children with identified needs (and their
siblings) to access the proven benefits of
music and dance therapy. Jesse’s family
launched Jesse's Foundation for Music and
Dance Therapy, as a way to enrich the
lives of others.
I found that this site
provides hope for those in
need of music therapy and
provides others a chance
to become part of such a
wonderful charity. It also
offers opportunities to learn
more about music therapy
and hear success stories.
This site also provides
hope for those in need of
music therapy and
provides others a chance
to become part of such a
wonderful charity. It also
offers opportunities to learn
more about music therapy
and hear success stories.
This site proves that music
therapy has been
successful in treating those
with
autism
developmental disabilities
emotional disturbances
and/or victims of emotional,
physical or sexual abuse
learning disabilities
medical needs
neurological impairments
(including speech)
PDD (pervasive
developmental disorders)
physical disabilities
Using music in therapy
http://www.enterthefreudianslip.com/
Matthew J. Bush, MSW, LSW, the founder
of this site, is an experienced clinical and
state licensed therapist who has
successfully applied his techniques to
countless children and adolescents in his
work. He has worked and performed for
children in public and private schools,
residential treatment facilities, and the
community. Matt has also spoken at
statewide conferences, educating
colleagues on the power of music as a
coping skill.
This site provides some
amazing examples of how to
be creative while using music
therapy and great links to
music and games to best use
with clients of a particular
disorder or issue to help them
talk about their feelings and
understand the meaning of
the therapeutic relationship.
Specific examples of popular
music found on this site
which can be useful in
therapy with clients
experiencing:
Physical Abuse
Addiction
Alcoholism
Drug Use
Anger Management
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder
/ Attention Deficit Disorder
(ADHD/ADD) Behavior
Eating Disorders
Grief & Loss
Self-Esteem
Sexual Abuse
National Coalition of Creative Arts
Therapies Associations
http://www.nccata.org/
This is the site of The National Coalition of
Creative Arts Therapies Associations which
was founded in 1979. It is an alliance of
professional associations dedicated to the
advancement of the arts as therapeutic
modalities. NCCATA represents over
15,000 individual members of six creative
arts therapies associations nationwide.
This is an excellent
website and
organization for all of
those involved or
interested in creative
art therapies. It
provides information
on gatherings,
memberships, links
and how CATs are
changing the face of
therapeutic
relationships. It is
wonderful to see that
so many are
interested in bettering
someone’s life in a
fun, creative and
unique way.
The creative arts
therapies include
art therapy
dance/movement
therapy
drama therapy
music therapy
poetry therapy
psychodrama
Lawnwood regional medical center
http://lrmcmusictherapy.com/
This is a great site which shows how a
hospital is using music therapy for a
variety of ages to treat a variety of
illnesses, stress and mental
conditions due to physical illness.
This site really shows the true
meaning of music being used for
healing.
Music therapy is used in healing infants, children and
adults
Action Recommendations
My Links
My Website
Internet Address Book
Research Excerpts File
Research Report
Closing Audio Message
Conclusion
I found that music therapy is very valuable
in the therapeutic as well as the medical
world, not only can it help a non-verbal
student bring out his/her thoughts and
feelings in a unique and non-intrusive
manner, it can also help lessen the pain of
an ill person or evoke memories in a
patient with Alzheimer’s. Music therapy is
very complex, and involves knowledge and
skill in a variety of areas such as showing
empathy, patience, creativity, imagination,
openness to new ideas, understanding of
oneself and a general love and belief in
music.
Closing Remarks
I recommend that anyone working in a
field dealing with those in need such as
parents, counselors, teachers and health
care workers to look at music therapy as an
important and beneficial part of the healing
process.
No matter what you may be dealing with,
music therapy offers a solution.
Please visit my recommended sites or
links to my previous research for more
information