Topic Tuesday // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

[LM_Bee]

@Former-Member I often direct people to www.meetup.com  It is like an online bulletin board where people advertise different types of catchups in your local community. You can find music groups, sporting groups, craft groups, social groups, 'getting to know you' groups, groups aimed at learning or practicing particular skills - the list goes on!
   

[Shaz51]

Hello @Former-Member, @NikNik, @LM_Bee, @Former-Member, @PeppiPatty

Yes, music is  a really vital part of my lHusband`s life , he uses music at the end of everyday

[LM_Bee]

@Former-Member I love your point about the Goo Goo Dolls song!  Music so often reminds us of particular memories, or feelings.  This is why it can be so powerful to use in therapy, but also just in our own lives.

[Former-Member]

Great 🙂 I have another question @LM_Bee.

It sounds like there are lots of different ways of practicing music therapy and I understand it is research-based and has had clinical trials. What are some of the documented outcomes?

[Former-Member]

Just letting everyone know, we've only got 15 minutes to go! Any more questions for Lisa-Marie,  @Former-Member  @Mazarita @Jacques @Former-Member @Shaz51?

[Jacques]

Thank you so much @LM_Bee & @Former-Member for this interesting topic, i have enjoyed it emencly.

Is their any web sites i can research this topic further @LM_Bee ? or any books that are on the subject you recommend?

[LM_Bee]

Yes, you're right @Former-Member. Research has demonstrated that music therapy in the area of mental health has been associated with:

• Decreased levels of anxiety and agitation
• Mood changes
• Improved self-image / self-esteem
• Enhanced interpersonal relationships and social interactions
• Increased motivation
• Successful and safe emotional release
• Improved group cohesion
• Increased levels of non-verbal and verbal expression
• Reduced muscle tension

[LM_Bee]

Just adding to my last post --

It is important to note that in the area of mental health, music therapy is usually an adjunct to standard care. So it works best in collaboration with other supports.

[LM_Bee]

Good question @Jacques!  To find out more about music therapy in Australia, head to the Australian Music Therapy Association website - www.austmta.org.au/

This website should be able to direct you to other resources and links to find out more about music therapy.

[Shaz51]

Thank you for this very interesting topic @LM_Bee, @Former-Member,