About Music Therapy
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Why Music Therapy?
>Everyone can benefit from music therapy
>Music is safe and exciting
>Utilize assessments to create personalized care plan and goals
>Addresses multiple goals simultaneously
>Reduces anxiety and depression, while improving cognitive functioning
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What Is Music Therapy?
>Evidence based practice to ensure an efficient care plan
>Utilizes music within a therapeutic relationship
>Addresses emotional, cognitive, physical, and social needs
>Music therapy can take place anywhere
>Can be active, receptive, improvisatory, or re-creative
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Who Is A Music Therapist?
>Music therapists have a degree from a certified music therapy program
>Music therapists must complete 1200 hours of clinical training in addition to regular coursework
>Music therapists must hold a board certification from CBMT to practice music therapy
>Music therapists adhere to their code of ethics and standards of clinical practice
