Music therapy for children and adolescents with mental disabilities

The importance of Music in the treatment of children and adolescents with psychic disorders

Authors

  • Claudia Mailahn Licensed Music Therapist. Master of Music Therapy

Abstract

Music Therapy is the use of music and/or its musical elements (sound, rhythm, melody and harmony) by a qualified music therapist, with a client or group, in a process designed to facilitate and promote communication, relationships, learning, mobilisation, expression, organisation and other relevant therapeutic objectives in order to meet physical, emotional, mental, social and cognitive needs. Music Therapy aims to develop potentials and/or restore functions of the individual so that he or she can achieve better intra and/or interpersonal integration and, consequently, a better quality of life, through prevention, rehabilitation or treatment. (Definition of the World Federation of Music Therapy)

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Published

2020-02-11

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Educational Psychology and Counselling