Music Therapy helps children with behavior, communication, attention and motivation by using two approaches that includes either group sessions or one on one sessions where the therapist plays a piano or guitar to keep children in rhythm. 

Approaches of Music Therapy with Children 

Music Therapy is found to be effective to decrease depression and anxiety, help adults suffered from a stroke and children with autism with their attention span, improve mood and help with social skills and behavior. 

Effectiveness of Music Therapy 

Active Music Therapy is when during the therapy session, patients participants either by playing instruments, dancing with music or singing. 

Active Music Therapy 

Passive Music Therapy is also known as Sensory Music Therapy when during therapy sessions, patients listen to music they are familiar with that creates an environment for patients to feel safe and comfortable. 

Passive Music Therapy 

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

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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



Music Therapy

Music therapy. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei. (n.d.). https://www1.cgmh.org.tw/intr/intr2/c3390/en/music-therapy.htm 


Reference to Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Music Therapy 

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


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. 

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