Helping People Through Music
Have you ever listened to music? Have you ever felt more relaxed when you listened to music? Have you ever felt like dancing when you listened to music? Have you ever listened to music that instantaneously brought you back to a special time in your life from the past? Have you ever felt happy or sad as a result of thinking about these memories? Have you ever cried in response to hearing a song? Have you ever listened to a song, identified with the words of the song and perhaps felt as though the words expressed exactly what you felt and were not able to express? Have you ever associated a song with a special person in your life? Have you ever sung in a church or temple or played an instrument with another person and felt closer to others when doing this? Have you ever felt a sense of inner strength or spirituality when listening to music?
If you can answer “yes” to any of the questions above, you are aware and familiar with the power of music to change and evoke emotion, memories, provide spiritual and social connectedness and a means of expressing feelings and thoughts that may be difficult to otherwise express. Music is the one medium that cuts through the boundaries of age, culture, ability, disability and disease.
Music therapists are specifically trained to use the medium of music to facilitate physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being. You don’t have to be in a crisis to benefit from music therapy.
Anyone can benefit!
A spectrum of music therapy, counseling and holistic services are offered to clients of all ages and ability levels. Listed below are areas where music therapy is recognized and utilized.
- IEP-Based Services
- Autism Treatment
- Academic Enrichment
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Rehabilitative Services
- Elder Care
- Day Programs & Group Homes
- Adaptive Music Lessons
- Supervision & Consultation
- Private Clients & Families
- Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Schools & Day Care Programs
- Churches & Worship Centers
- Community Centers