Music Therapy, as defined by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (2016), is “a discipline in which credentialed professionals (MTA) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains."
Through the therapeutic relationship in Music Therapy, trust is developed and helps to create a positive and non-threatening environment that is completely focused on a client’s needs and wellbeing. Music Therapy can provide an outlet for personal expression and exploration. Clients do not need to be musicians to participate in Music Therapy, as music itself is extremely accessible and is a universal language. Music Therapy is client focused, and the treatment plan, musical instruments, techniques and interventions used are based on the client’s needs.
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Through the therapeutic relationship in Music Therapy, trust is developed and helps to create a positive and non-threatening environment that is completely focused on a client’s needs and wellbeing. Music Therapy can provide an outlet for personal expression and exploration. Clients do not need to be musicians to participate in Music Therapy, as music itself is extremely accessible and is a universal language. Music Therapy is client focused, and the treatment plan, musical instruments, techniques and interventions used are based on the client’s needs.
Click here to find out more about Music Therapy in Canada and click here to find out more about Music Therapy in the Atlantic Provinces.
