MUSIC THERAPY armusictherapy.com AMY RECCHIA, MS Ed, MT-BC Board-Certified Music Therapist

What is Music Therapy ? Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music Therapists use music to work on non- music goals. armusictherapy.com

Non-Music Goals  Promote wellness  Manage stress  Alleviate pain  Express feelings  Enhance memory  Improve communication  Promote physical rehabilitation Promote physical rehabilitation armusictherapy.com

Music Therapy: A Brief History armusictherapy.com The earliest known writings of the use of music as a healing influence were written during the time of Aristotle and Plato. After WWI, musicians began playing music in hospital settings for veterans. The first Music Therapy Degree Program was founded at Michigan State University in The National Association of Music Therapy (NAMT) was founded in New York on June 2, 1950.

Music Therapy: A Brief History armusictherapy.com The American Association of Music Therapy (AAMT) was established in The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) was formed in 1998 as a merger between NAMT and AAMT. AMTA is the largest Music Therapy Association in the world, representing Music Therapists in the United States and over 30 countries around the globe.

armusictherapy.com A professional music therapist holds a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy. Music therapists are required to have competencies in three main areas: 1.musical foundations 2.clinical foundations 3.music therapy foundations and principles A bachelor's degree also requires 1200 hours of clinical training including a supervised internship. Music Therapist Education and Training

armusictherapy.com Upon completion of the bachelor's degree, music therapists are eligible to sit for the National Board Certification Exam to obtain the credential MT-BC (Music Therapist - Board Certified) which is necessary for professional practice. The purpose of board certification is to provide an objective national standard that can be used as a measure of professionalism by interested agencies, groups, and individuals. Education and Training…

How It Works Music is fun and motivating and has a profound impact on our brains and bodies. armusictherapy.com

Language and Music-Based Processes

Who Can Benefit ? Children Adolescents Adults Seniors Children Adolescents Adults Seniors armusictherapy.com Those with:  Mental health needs  Developmental & learning disabilities  Alzheimer's disease & other aging-related conditions  Substance abuse problems  Brain injuries  Physical disabilities  Acute & chronic pain  Stress / PTSD

Where Can Music Therapy Sessions Take Place ?  Psychiatric hospitals  Rehabilitative facilities  Medical hospitals  Outpatient clinics  Daycare treatment centers  Group homes  Mental health centers  Drug and alcohol programs  Senior Centers  Nursing Homes  Private Residences  Schools armusictherapy.com

Questions ? For more information visit or Contact Amy Recchia at 845  481  3580