Sounds%20of%20Healing%20an%20introduction%20to%20music%20therapy%20Christian%20Nielsen%20MT-BC

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Sounds of Healingan introduction to music
therapyChristian Nielsen MT-BC
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Matthew's Story
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Gaston (1951)Rhythm is theorganizer and the
energizer.
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What is Music Therapy?

• 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.

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Who are music therapists?

• 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

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Who are music therapists?

• 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

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Music Therapy Impacts

• Transitions
• Emotional State
• Coping Skills
• Quality of Life
• Spiritual Life
• Social Needs
• Grieving Process
• Reality Orientation
• Family Caregivers
• Customer Satisfaction

• Heart Rate
• Blood Pressure
• Respiration Rate
• Brain Function
• Neuromuscular Function
• Immune System
• Endogenous Opioids
• Perceived Well-Being
• Pain Perception
• Symptom Perception

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If the preacher don't workHank Williams just
mightWillie Nelson on MPR1999
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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

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Stimulative Music

• Tempo gt 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

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Law of Entrainment

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

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Iso Principle

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

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Law of Entrainment

• 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

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Deana's Story
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Ritual Ceremony
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Sacred Space
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Collin's StoryThe Unbroken Circle
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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...
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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 dayTo 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!
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Music Therapy Interventions

• 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

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Common Relaxation Techniques

• 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

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Music Therapy References

• 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

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CD and MP3 recordings

• Visit
• www.musictherapycd.com or www.nielsenmtbc.com
• Click on Recordings CD MP3 stores
• Then select the format you want to browse