Music Therapy Radio
What is Music Therapy? Contact: 516-809-5342
What is Music Therapy?
Since the beginning of time, music has had a profound affect on human behavior. It has allowed us to tap into emotion, and to express ourselves in endless ways. Music, as a nonverbal means of communication, can help heal, calm, make us happy, and release anger.
Music Therapy as a definition is the scientific appplication of the art of music to accomplish therapeutic aims; the restoration, maintenance, and improvement of mental and physical health.
What Can Music Do For You?
- Music is a form of nonverbal communication -- it creates self expression and creativity.
- It can fill the void and make communication easier
- Music makes us feel good
- Music helps with: Structure, Meditation, Movement, Religion, Anger, Self Esteem, Memory, Pain, Behavior, Injury, Hearing, Speech, etc.
"Even babies can benefit from music's universal language."
-- Lawrence Carlson, RMT
"Music Is Therapy" Radio Show Times:
Tuesdays, 2:00-2:30 pm
Fridays, 11:30-12:00 noon.
On WHPC 90.3 FM
Now Streaming LIVE on WWW.NCC.EDU/WHPC
Contact LTC Studios at LTCStudios@aol.com or call (516) 809-5342
The following is a list of areas where Professional Music Therapy is currently in use. Provided by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Sourcebook.
| Adult Day Care Adult Education Assisted Living Child/Adolescent Ctrs. Children's Day Care Children's Hospital or Unit Community Based Service Community Mental Health Center Correctional Facility Day Care/Treatment Center Drug/Alcohol Program Early Intervention Program Forensic Facility General Hospital Geriatrics Geriatric Psychiatric Unit Group Home |
Home Health Agency Hospice/Bereavement Svcs. ICF/MR In-patient Medical Unit In-patient Psychiatric Unit Nursing Home Oncology Outpatient Clinic Partial Hospitalization Physical Rehabilitation Private Music Therapy Agency School K-12 Self Employed/Private Practice State Institution Support Groups Veteran's Affairs Wellness Program |
