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Sounds of Healing
an introduction to music therapy
Christian Nielsen MT-BC
Matthew's Story
Gaston (1951):
“Rhythm is the
organizer and the energizer.”
What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is the systematic, scientific, and creative
application of music to aid in the achievement of specific
therapeutic goals and to attain and maintain health and
well being. Music therapy is an established allied health
service similar to occupational therapy and physical
therapy. As a holistic treatment approach, music therapy
focuses on the well being of the entire person, not just the
part which is diseased or in distress.
Who are music therapists?
Bachelor of Science Degree, or advanced degree in
music therapy
➢ 60 hours practicum training
➢ 1040 hour supervised internship
➢ Board Certification Examination
➢ MT-BC Music Therapist Board Certified.
➢ 100 hours of continuing education per 5 year
certification period
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Who are music therapists?
Theory, composition, history, literature
➢ Musicianship: guitar, piano, major instrument, strings,
brass, woodwinds, percussion, large and small
ensemble participation
➢ Psychology, research, special education, anatomy &
physiology, therapy technique
➢ Specific music therapy courses: pscyhoacoustics,
biomedical and psychological foundations,
assessment, treatment approaches and methods,
assessment, and evaluation of treatment effectiveness
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Music Therapy Impacts
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Heart Rate
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Transitions
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Blood Pressure
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Emotional State
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Respiration Rate
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Coping Skills
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Brain Function
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Quality of Life
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Neuromuscular Function
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Spiritual Life
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Immune System
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Social Needs
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Endogenous Opioids
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Grieving Process
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Perceived Well-Being
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Reality Orientation
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Pain Perception
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Family & Caregivers
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Symptom Perception
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“Customer” Satisfaction
“If the preacher don't work
Hank Williams just might”
Willie Nelson on MPR
1999
Sedative Music
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Tempo of 50-80 beats per minute
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Arhythmic- No specific rhythm
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Smooth melodic structure
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Dynamics stable
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Limited Range
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Decreases heart rate and blood pressure
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Calming effects emotionally
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Decreases feelings of anxiety or agitation
Stimulative Music
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Tempo > 80 beats per minute (240 bpm max)
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Rhythmic
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Variable melodic structure
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More melodic jumps
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May have greater range
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Can increase heart rate and blood pressure
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Can be Motivating
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Stimulates Movement
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Can increase agitation
Law of Entrainment
Term from physics- if two rhythms are nearly the
same and in close proximity, they will always
entrain or move together.
Iso Principle
Matching the mood, rhythm, or physiological
state of a person with music and gradually
changing that state using music.
(Altshuler 1948)
Law of Entrainment
Term from physics- if two rhythms are nearly the
same and in close proximity, they will always
entrain or move together.
Entrainment is used in two ways:
➢ Altering mood or emotional state
➢ Altering body rhythms- rhythmic entrainment
Deana's Story
Ritual & Ceremony
Sacred Space
Collin's Story
The Unbroken Circle
There are loved ones in the glory whose dear forms you often miss
When you close your earthly story will you join them in their bliss
Will the circle be unbroken by and by by and by
In a better home awaiting in the sky Lord in the sky
In the joyous days of childhood oft' they told of wond'rous love
Pointed to the dying Saviour now they dwell with him above
Will the circle be unbroken...
You can picture happy gath'rings round the fireside long ago
And you think of tearful partings when they left you here below
Will the circle be unbroken...
I said a prayer for you today
And know God must have heard.
I felt the answer in my heart
Although he spoke no word!
I didn't ask for wealth or fame
(I knew you wouldn't mind).
I asked him to send treasures
Of a far more lasting kind!
I asked that he be near you
At the start of each new day;
To grant you health and blessings
And friends to share your way!
I asked for happiness for you
In all things great and small.
But it was for his loving care
I prayed the most of all!
Music Therapy Interventions
Entrainment techniques
➢Music choice
➢Lyric discussion
➢Composition
➢Improvisation
➢Songwriting
➢Reminiscince & life review
➢Music as spiritual support
➢Music-assisted relaxation & meditation
➢Guided imagery with music
➢Counseling using music as a tool of therapy
➢Group therapy sessions with family & friends
➢Co-treatment with other professionals
➢Transitional Music
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Common Relaxation Techniques
Deep Breathing
➢ taking slow deep breaths
➢ Inhaling relaxation, O2, “positive” feelings.
➢ Exhaling toxins, stress & tension, discomfort
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
➢ Mentally moving from one muscle or muscle
group to another
➢ Tensing, then releasing muscle tension
Autogenic Relaxation
➢ Imagining Parts of the body becoming “heavy
and warm”
Music Therapy References
Visit www.nielsenmtbc.com
Click on “Music Therapy Information”
➢ Scroll to bottom of page and click on
➢ “Music Therapy References”
➢ Then click on “Music Therapy General References”
to download the PDF file
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CD and MP3 recordings
Visit:
www.musictherapycd.com or
www.nielsenmtbc.com
Click on “Recordings: CD & MP3 stores”
Then select the format you want to browse