音樂治疗

音樂治療是經實證研究支持的方法, 是專職醫療之一。註冊音樂治療師針對性地利用音樂支援參與者的健康、功能或安康。音樂治療師致力幫助不同年齡或能力的人士。

澳大利亞音樂治療協會 2012

Music Therapy Goals

COMMUNICATION

Develop expressive and receptive language; improve speech, articulation and verbal communication; facilitate non-verbal expression.

SOCIAL SKILLS

Develop turn-taking, eye-contact, listening to instructions.

MOTOR SKILLS

Improve gross/fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination.

EMOTIONAL

Understand and express emotions, develop emotional regulation strategies.

PSYCHOLOGICAL

Increase self-confidence, articulate creativity, reduce anxiety.

Music therapists use different methods through a therapeutic relationship to address individual client goals. Music therapy can be 1:1 individual sessoin or group session. Common music therapy activities include:

Singing
Music & Movement
Song writing
Music appreciation
Improvisation
Instrumental / Percussion playing