Therapy can be defined as any form of treatment intended to treat or manage a health disorder. Music therapy is a modern alternative therapy involving music to help improve symptoms of certain health conditions in a clinical setting.
Music therapy does not require participants to have prior experience with instruments or be skilled in music, and it can be used in various treatment settings, including rehab centers, hospitals, senior care homes, military rehabilitation centers, and schools. Musical therapy has several evidence-based benefits, such as mood improvement, stress reduction, pain management, and blood pressure reduction.
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Analytical music therapy involves a broad psychodynamic approach revolving around musical improvisation and verbal processing. The main goal of analytical music therapy is to interpret, analyze, and obtain a therapeutic change in the patient’s state of mind. Post-Freudian psychologists and psychoanalysts developed analytical music therapy.
Benenzon music therapy is built around discovering an individual’s musical sound identity, involving the process of making music and varying degrees of psychoanalysis. The production of music and sounds, when interpreted, can reflect the internal psychological state of a person.
Nordoff-Robbins music therapy, also referred to as creative music therapy, is conducted in close synchronization with a therapist—individuals play an instrument while the therapist plays along with another instrument.
Individuals may find and fine-tune an internal connection within their minds through vocal psychotherapy. It involves using therapeutic music, natural bodily sounds, breathing exercises, and spontaneous or nonspontaneous vocal exercises.
Cognitive behavioral music therapy (CBMT) involves the simultaneous use of music and cognitive behavioral therapy during treatment. This process is highly structured and involves several activities, such as playing an instrument, listening to music, and rhythmic body movements, to help act as positive or negative reinforcements for certain behaviors.
Varying forms of mental health conditions benefit from music therapy—for example, Alzheimer’s music therapy and variations of music therapy for depression. Music psychotherapy also benefits persistent stress, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Treatment of substance abuse and addiction requires a multimodal form of therapy. Along with pharmacotherapy, music psychotherapy is the perfect way to help curb and manage craving and withdrawal effects during and after detoxification.
A meta-analysis reviewing ninety-seven studies found that music therapy significantly decreased pain, heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and respiration rate. 3
The first scientific use of music therapy activities came after World War II, leading to the coining of the term “music therapy” in 1950. Mental health music therapy since then has been used as a form of complementary support for orthodox medicine to aid the treatment and management of physical and mental health conditions.
Mental health conditions successfully managed using music therapy include:
Music therapy is non-invasive and one of the mildest forms of treatment available. Music therapy is safe and useful for people of all ages and demographics, and clinicians can use it to maintain health without physical or mental health care conditions. You should contact a music therapist if you have a physical illness, chronic pain, substance use disorder, mental health condition, emotional issues, or experience with trauma.
The following offers a general description of what to expect in all stages of music therapy sessions:
Essence Health and Wellness is a treatment center with one goal—the happiness and health of every individual. We have a team of health care experts and licensed music therapists who are experienced in treating and managing mental health conditions. Our highly qualified medical professionals fine-tune each treatment plan to suit each individual’s needs and situation.
Music healing therapy has several benefits and remains one of the safest health care interventions for people of all ages. Please contact us at Essence Health and Wellness today for more information on music therapy programs.
At EHW, we accept health insurance plans from most providers. If you are covered by a private or commercial insurance policy, your plan may cover your substance use and mental health treatment costs.