MUSIC THERAPY FOR THE NON-MUSICIAN

Music, the universal language, possesses qualities that can impact people emotionally, physically and socially. In this seminar, the use of music in therapy will be explored from a clinical perspective. Participants will gain an understanding of the effects of music in neurological and physical functioning and the goals and responses to music in treatment. Musical activities that are effective in working with individuals and groups with diagnoses of dementia, Parkinson's Disease and aphasia will be discussed. The non-musician will learn techniques that they can apply to their clinical work with populations with physical, cognitive and emotional impairment.