 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.
—American Music Therapy Association
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