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Do you have a loved one with a disability, who also needs mental health support? Music therapy offers a compassionate and unique opportunity to work through life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, and social isolation.
Music therapy is an evidenced-based therapy for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), genetic and chromosomal disorders, and other disorders that develop in childhood and create life-long challenges.
Music therapy is adaptable and effective for people, who may not be able to engage in talk-based therapy. Music therapy can accommodate those with:
Limited verbal communication
Difficulties with cognition
Differences in perception
Sensory, motor, and mobility challenges
Complex family and social dynamics
Social isolation
Music therapy can support clients in the development, maintenance, or restoration of functional life skills through:
Live musical interaction with musical instruments, singing, and dancing to help regulate emotions and sensory system
Writing songs to express feelings or practice communication
Singing to promote vocalization, breathing, and verbal communication
Moving to music to improve stamina and energy
Making playlists to assist in every-day activities
Songs used as a memory aid for daily tasks
Bonding with caregivers through music, dance, and other arts
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