Music Therapy
Music Therapy offers opportunities for physical, cognitive and emotional stimulation and self expression, facilitates social integration and enables communication. Outcomes are not related to skill acquisition or musical products such as performances, songs and recordings although these often eventuate and can be an integral part of the therapeutic process.
Music activities, used as interventions, are undertaken with individuals and/or small groups and include singing, song writing, free improvisation, playing instruments, relaxation to music, multi-sensory programs and inter-disciplinary collaborations.
Music therapy also offers diversion from discomfort, inactivity or routine and is an aesthetic experience. A spirit of trust is fostered through the work where relationship building and social skills form the backbone of communication through music.