Ryan M. Roemer, MT-BC
Board Certified Music Therapist
Offering On-Site Music Therapy Services
Creative Therapeutic Music Experiences
What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is the use of music/musical activities which addresses physical, psychological, emotional, cognitive, communicative, or social needs to improve, maintain, or increase functionality or quality of life.
What are some of the benefits of Music Therapy?
· Sense of control over life through successful experiences
· Memory recall which contributes to reminiscence and satisfaction with life
• Developing communication and self expression
· Opportunities to enhance and extend the benefits of physical, occupational, and speech therapy
· Positive changes in mood and emotional state
· Awareness of self and environment which accompanies increased attention to music
· Anxiety and stress reduction
· Stimulation which provokes interest even when no other approach is effective
· Opportunities to interact socially with others
· Raising self esteem and confidence
· Helping a client develop insight into the meaning of their behavior
· Developing the capacity to manage feelings
· Helping a client to develop positive relationships with others
· Overcoming trauma
· Working through emotional problems
What interventions are utilized in Music Therapy?
· Singing/Sing-A-Longs
· Music Listening
· Music Assisted Relaxation
· Instrumental Music Playing
· Songwriting
· Movement With Music
· Composing/Songwriting
· Improvisation
· Song Reminiscence, Dedication, Discussion, and/or Communication
Individual and Group Sessions Available
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