Led by a music therapist with a specialty in psychotherapy, this session allows individuals to connect to feelings and express thoughts and emotions related to trauma.

The music therapist facilitates specific music according to lyrics, familiar melody or even the key or tempo in order to facilitate self expression and provide emotional support.

How it works:

  • Not all feelings can be described verbally,
  • By developing trust and a relationship with the therapist, deep feelings and emotions can be reached through music.

What happens during a session:

  • Musical expression through improvised or composed music that focuses on a specific issue.
  • Express verbally or non-verbally an emotional response to a piece of music as part of a treatment.
  • Cope with feelings related to issues in the past as well as to those in the present, such as current injury, disease, loss of function or independence.

Outcomes:

  • Reduced pain and increased movements of relazation by experiencing the power of music.
  • Intra and inter-personal communication stimulated through improvisational techniques and guided imagery to music.
  • Coping skills are learned, practiced and mastered in relation to disease.