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Sounds of Healing an introduction to music therapy Christian Nielsen MT-BC

Sounds of Healing an introduction to music therapy Christian Nielsen MT-BC. Matthew's Story. Gaston (1951): “Rhythm is the organizer and the energizer.”.

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Sounds of Healing an introduction to music therapy Christian Nielsen MT-BC

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  1. Sounds of Healingan introduction to music therapyChristian Nielsen MT-BC

  2. Matthew's Story

  3. Gaston (1951):“Rhythm is theorganizer and the energizer.”

  4. Music therapy is the systematic, scientific, and creative application of music to aid in the achievement of specific therapeutic goals and to attain and maintain health and well being. Music therapy is an established allied health service similar to occupational therapy and physical therapy. As a holistic treatment approach, music therapy focuses on the well being of the entire person, not just the part which is diseased or in distress. What is Music Therapy?

  5. Bachelor of Science Degree, or advanced degree in music therapy 60 hours practicum training 1040 hour supervised internship Board Certification Examination MT-BC Music Therapist Board Certified. 100 hours of continuing education per 5 year certification period Who are music therapists?

  6. Theory, composition, history, literature Musicianship: guitar, piano, major instrument, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, large and small ensemble participation Psychology, research, special education, anatomy & physiology, therapy technique Specific music therapy courses: pscyhoacoustics, biomedical and psychological foundations, assessment, treatment approaches and methods, assessment, and evaluation of treatment effectiveness Who are music therapists?

  7. Transitions Emotional State Coping Skills Quality of Life Spiritual Life Social Needs Grieving Process Reality Orientation Family & Caregivers “Customer” Satisfaction Music Therapy Impacts • Heart Rate • Blood Pressure • Respiration Rate • Brain Function • Neuromuscular Function • Immune System • Endogenous Opioids • Perceived Well-Being • Pain Perception • Symptom Perception

  8. “If the preacher don't workHank Williams just might”Willie Nelson on MPR1999

  9. Sedative Music • Tempo of 50-80 beats per minute • Arhythmic- No specific rhythm • Smooth melodic structure • Dynamics stable • Limited Range • Decreases heart rate and blood pressure • Calming effects emotionally • Decreases feelings of anxiety or agitation

  10. Stimulative Music • Tempo > 80 beats per minute (240 bpm max) • Rhythmic • Variable melodic structure • More melodic jumps • May have greater range • Can increase heart rate and blood pressure • Can be Motivating • Stimulates Movement • Can increase agitation

  11. Term from physics- if two rhythms are nearly the same and in close proximity, they will always entrain or move together. Law of Entrainment

  12. Matching the mood, rhythm, or physiological state of a person with music and gradually changing that state using music. (Altshuler 1948) Iso Principle

  13. Term from physics- if two rhythms are nearly the same and in close proximity, they will always entrain or move together. Entrainment is used in two ways: Altering mood or emotional state Altering body rhythms- rhythmic entrainment Law of Entrainment

  14. Deana's Story

  15. Ritual & Ceremony

  16. Sacred Space

  17. Collin's StoryThe Unbroken Circle

  18. There are loved ones in the glory whose dear forms you often missWhen you close your earthly story will you join them in their blissWill the circle be unbroken by and by by and byIn a better home awaiting in the sky Lord in the skyIn the joyous days of childhood oft' they told of wond'rous lovePointed to the dying Saviour now they dwell with him aboveWill the circle be unbroken...You can picture happy gath'rings round the fireside long agoAnd you think of tearful partings when they left you here belowWill the circle be unbroken...

  19. I said a prayer for you todayAnd know God must have heard.I felt the answer in my heartAlthough he spoke no word! I didn't ask for wealth or fame(I knew you wouldn't mind).I asked him to send treasuresOf a far more lasting kind! I asked that he be near youAt the start of each new day;To grant you health and blessingsAnd friends to share your way! I asked for happiness for youIn all things great and small.But it was for his loving careI prayed the most of all!

  20. Entrainment techniques Music choice Lyric discussion Composition Improvisation Songwriting Reminiscince & life review Music as spiritual support Music-assisted relaxation & meditation Guided imagery with music Counseling using music as a tool of therapy Group therapy sessions with family & friends Co-treatment with other professionals Transitional Music Music Therapy Interventions

  21. Deep Breathing taking slow deep breaths Inhaling relaxation, O2, “positive” feelings. Exhaling toxins, stress & tension, discomfort Progressive Muscle Relaxation Mentally moving from one muscle or muscle group to another Tensing, then releasing muscle tension Autogenic Relaxation Imagining Parts of the body becoming “heavy and warm” Common Relaxation Techniques

  22. Visit www.nielsenmtbc.com Click on “Music Therapy Information” Scroll to bottom of page and click on “Music Therapy References” Then click on “Music Therapy General References” to download the PDF file Music Therapy References

  23. Visit: www.musictherapycd.com or www.nielsenmtbc.com Click on “Recordings: CD & MP3 stores” Then select the format you want to browse CD and MP3 recordings

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