Music therapy is growing internationally to be one of the leading evidence-based psychosocial allied health professions to meet needs across the lifespan. Formally defined as the clinical use of music to accomplish individualized goals such as reducing stress, improving mood, and self-expression, it is gaining steam as a renowned evidence-based therapy in the health community. […]
The term personality disorder may have an extremely unpleasant, negative connotation that may imply an actual deficit in character. Many people have taken offense to this assumption. However, with the increasing involvement of people diagnosed with this disorder involved in research and decision on treatment models, it has been clear that understanding what it means […]
The expected gestational age for a healthy full-term infant is 40 weeks. Every preterm infant (< 32 weeks) and extremely preterm infant (< 28 weeks) have a wide range of complications that correlate with being born with insufficient physiological and neurological systems. Moderate or late preterm birth (33-36 weeks) is increasingly understood to have its […]
After the disastrous 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 70,000 people, a music therapy educator took three teams of music therapy students to provide music performances and activities to survivors and relief workers, and children returning to schools. Research revealed that earthquake survivors of all ages can benefit from […]
Coming to terms with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can completely alter the direction of your life. All of a sudden, hypervigilance, negative flashbacks, and panic attacks plague all aspects of life. Although this may seem like a never-ending cycle, you can have a more meaningful life with proper treatment. You’re not alone; this debilitating […]
Expression of art in a group through dancing and drumming is a long-lasting tradition of humanity that reflects our tribal roots. Beating drums have been a crucial part of many cultures. Special events such as hunting, harvest feasts, and marriage drums are essential for celebration. This activity is critical to developing communal bonds and allowing […]
The process of creating music allows people to express their innermost thought in a socially acceptable manner. Multiple studies confirm that songwriting does indeed alter the neural structure and neural wiring of the brain. Victims of abuse or people who have faced other adversity use music as a language to express their feeling without much […]
