
What does a music therapist do?
Assesses:
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emotional well-being
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physical health
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social functioning
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communication abilities
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cognitive skills
Designs:
Music sessions for individuals and groups, based upon client needs
Use different approaches to meet client needs, such as: receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music improvisation, music performance, learning through music, music as therapy, guided meditation
Participates:
In interdisciplinary treatment planning, ongoing evaluation,
and follow up.
Music therapy is ageless
Music therapists work with people of all ages with: mental health needs, developmental and learning disabilities, substance abuse problems, physical disabilities, acute and chronic pain, brain injuries, Alzheimer’s disease and other aging related conditions



