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What does the Music Therapist do? Here are
some situations that invite the use of music therapy:
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Isolation/loneliness |
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Depression |
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Suicidal ideation |
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Anger |
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Inappropriate coping skills |
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Behavior management |
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Limited range of motion |
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Agitation |
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Anxiety |
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Bereavement |
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Family communication breakdowns |
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Unresolved life issues |
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Fear |
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Confusion |
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Sorrow |
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Pain management |
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Respiratory distress |
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Hopelessness |
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Spiritual concerns
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Possible goals of Music Therapy
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Reminiscence - focus on assets and positive
experiences |
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Identify and express emotions |
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Life review with assessment of actions |
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Increased socialization |
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Maintain/improve physical comfort |
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Permit discussion around dying/death issues |
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Explore religious/tradition musical associations |
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Reality orientation/thought organization |
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Assessment of physical/mental capabilities |
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Support independent thinking/decision making |
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Develop effective coping skills |
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Improve self esteem |
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Gain insight into problems/situations |
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Mood management |
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Medium for closure |
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Provide distraction during difficult situations
/ procedures |
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Muscle relaxation |
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Regain sense of control |
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Acknowledgement of spirituality |
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Pain relief |
