Music therapy

based on the German version "Musiktherapie"

Description

Music therapy is a broad field. Music therapists use music-based experiences to address client needs in one or more domains of human functioning: cognitive, academic, emotional/psychological; behavioral; communication; social; physiological (sensory, motor, pain, neurological and other physical systems), spiritual, aesthetics.

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Form

Individual or group therapy

Clinical applications

Time

Costs

Not Covered by the German public health insurances

One Session 40€ - 70€

Benefits

Music therapy can help decrease your pain, anxiety, fatigue and depression. Substance abusers. Music therapy may help if you have a substance abuse disorder. Research has shown that it can increase motivation and self-esteem, reduce muscle tension, decrease anxiety, improve self-awareness and strengthen coping skills.

 Potential adverse

 Warning: music therapy comes with risks: https://blog.oup.com/2019/03/warning-music-therapy-risks/