In a 2016 study done by Marco Warth and his team, they found that music therapy had a noticeably calming effect on terminally ill patients’ cardiovascular system with a reduction of a person’s vascular sympathetic tone. Nevertheless, more research must be done in order to see to what extent the relationship between music therapy can help alleviate the pain and symptoms for those in palliative care.

Music Therapy as a Form of Meditation for Terminally Ill Patients


Music therapy helps patients grow spiritually, emotionally, socially and mentally including improving their cognitive, motor skills and behavior by part taking in writing, listening and discussing songs

Physical medicine & Rehabilitation: Music Therapy 

References for Music Therapy 

Music Therapy is effective for children with ADHD is many ways, one way is by evoking response for relaxation, satisfaction, confidence, alertness and enthusiasm. 

Music Therapy for Children with ADHD (1) 

Music therapy refers to using music intervention as a form of therapy and meditation. It should be carried out by a licensed professional and this type of therapy can help a patient with the following:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation



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Creative Arts Therapy uses many different kinds of creative bodies such as arts, craft, dance, music drama, and writing when treating mental disorders.

Creative Arts Therapy

“American Music Therapy Association.” What Is Music Therapy? | What Is Music Therapy? | American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), www.musictherapy.org/about/musictherapy/. 

American Music Therapy Association

Reference to Creative Arts Therapy 

Music Therapy

a form of psychotherapy involving the encouragement of free self-expression through painting, drawing, or modeling used as a remedial activity or an aid to diagnosis.

Art Therapy 

Reference to Dance Therapy 

Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) uses movement in children with ASD as a starting point for their therapy because of the connection between body and emotions. This therapy focuses on 2 points which are cognition and emotion. 

Dance Movement Therapy for Young Children with ASD

Reference to Drama Therapy 

Drama Therapy includes plays and performances that improve growth, develop social skills and experience emotions through acting 

Drama Therapy 

- Drama Therapy 
- Play Therapy
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Bibliotherapy
- Music Therapy
- Dance/Movement Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Sandplay Therapy

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