What is Music Therapy? 

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Music therapy is a discipline in which Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains.

 

Canadian Association of Music Therapists
September 2020

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Music Therapy is collaborating in a therapeutic relationship with a Certified Music Therapist (MTA) to harness the power of music for one's health and well-being. 

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Where do Music Therapists work?

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Music Therapists work in supportive living and long-term care homes, schools, hospitals, group homes, correctional centers, rehabilitation facilities, and clients' personal homes. 

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Benefits of Music Therapy

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Music is used intentionally to work towards non-musical goals which can include, but is not limited to, gross and fine motor movement, self-expression, speech and language skills, attention, decision-making and reasoning, memory recall, pain management,

social skills, and relaxation. 

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Who can participate in Music Therapy?

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You do not need to be musical to participate in Music Therapy. Rather, you are invited to come as you are to engage in a musical environment. Anyone who finds interest and enjoyment in music can participate in Music Therapy. 

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Music Therapy services offered by Coulee Roots​

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In-person and Online Music Therapy sessions are available for:

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