At Milestones & Music, we work to provide individual and group mental health sessions that meet the needs of each of our clients. Targeted musical interventions allow a means of communication and self-expression that for clients in a safe and unassuming way. Music therapy has been seen to be an effective modality of treatment for those who are resistant to other, more traditional forms of therapy.
Through evidence-based music interventions, clients can work on goal areas such as emotional processing and expression, self acceptance and expression, and learning coping skills. All music utilized within sessions are selected and modified for client ability and preferences. Music therapy has been proven to benefit individuals with anxiety, depression, and other mental health diagnoses.
Some examples of interventions used in a mental health setting include songwriting, lyric analysis, guided relaxation with music, active music making, and discussion based experiences.
How can music therapy help you?
Music therapy interventions can encourage one to:
- Explore personal feelings and therapeutic issues such as self-esteem or personal insight
- Make positive changes in mood and emotional states
- Have a sense of control over life through successful experiences
- Enhance awareness of self and environment
- Express oneself both verbally and non-verbally
- Develop coping and relaxation skills
- Support healthy feelings and thoughts
- Improve reality testing and problem solving skills
- Interact socially with others
- Develop independence and decision making skills
- Improve concentration and attention span
- Adopt positive forms of behavior
- Resolve conflicts leading to stronger family and peer relationships
We are currently providing mental health music therapy services both in-person and via tele-health.
Sources: https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Mental_Health_2006.pdf
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