1. Project by Tess Grimaldi

2. 1789: earliest reference Columbian Magazine article Early 1800s: couple scholarly references students of Dr. Benjamin Rush 1903-1941: foundation s developing Ex. NSMT, NAMH, NFMT still no established profession Mid-1900s: important figures and developments in field emerge June 2, 1950: NAMT establishe d others include AAMT (1971) and AMTA

3. DEFINITION  Health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship  Addresses physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals o Therapeutic music is NOT the same as music therapy IDEOLOGY  Uses music as a tool  ex. Organize emotions, regain motor skills, calm patients down, etc.  Specifically applied to aid patient(s) in a particular, scientifically determined way  Not simply playing music for patients

4. IN GENERAL  Autism: communication, motor skills, emotional/academic/cogn itive functions  Alzheimers: language recall, reduces depression, assess cognitive abilities  Crisis/Trauma: anxiety/stress reduction, confidence/control, relaxation, non-verbal emotional outlet  Young children: stimulates all senses, involves child in play/experience; both aid development STRESS  Reduced muscle tension, agitation/anxiety  Increased verbalization, motivation, concentration/attention span  Enhanced/improved interpersonal relationships, self-image/- esteem  Allows for self-expression both verbally and non- verbally  Develop coping/relaxation skills + independence and decision making skills  Awareness of self and environment

5. Example exercises/technologies:  Music improvisation and/or performance  Song writing/lyric discussion  Receptive music listening  Music and imagery  Singing therapy (speech applications)  VibroAcoustic therapy o Every treatment and session is personalized o Patient is assessed and music therapist designs treatment based on their needs o Techniques applied with specific outcome in mind

6.  http://www.musictherapy.org/about/quotes/ http://www.musictherapy.org/about/quotes/  http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/TxMusicServicesAtAGlanc e_14.pdf http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/TxMusicServicesAtAGlanc e_14.pdf  http://www.musictherapy.org/faq/ http://www.musictherapy.org/faq/  http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Crisis_2006.pdf http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Crisis_2006.pdf  http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Autism_2014.pdf http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Autism_2014.pdf  http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Alzheimers_2006.pdf http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Alzheimers_2006.pdf  http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Mental_Health_2006.pdf http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Mental_Health_2006.pdf  http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Young_Children_2006.pdf http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Young_Children_2006.pdf  http://www.allpsychologycareers.com/topics/music-therapy- techniques-interventions.html http://www.allpsychologycareers.com/topics/music-therapy- techniques-interventions.html  http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/AMTA_LOGO_NT_final.jpg http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/AMTA_LOGO_NT_final.jpg