Music therapy is an allied health profession where a trained and registered music therapist intentionally uses music to maintain or improve mental and physical health, wellbeing and functioning
More about music therapy.
What should I expect?
In each session your music therapist will use a range of music therapy methods tailored to your goals and in the moment needs.
A session may including listening to live or recorded music, playing instruments or singing, discussing or writing lyrics or songs, guided relaxation and much more.
No experience or musicals skills are necessary to participate in music therapy.
Who is it for?
Music Therapists are uniquely skilled in understanding the nuances of music in relation to health and wellbeing. Music therapists can support people with a range of conditions including:
Autism; Anxiety; Brain Injury; Cancer; Dementia; Depression; Developmental Disability; Neurodegenerative Conditions; Palliative Care Needs; Parkinsons Disease; Physical Disabilities; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Stroke; and more.
At Attuned Health we support people across the lifespan.
With a passion for skill sharing we are maximising life through music by offering family-centered sessions, training and professional development to help families, professional carers and other clinical professionals optimise their music use to improve wellbeing and care quality.
How can music therapy improve your
health, wellbeing & functioning?
Cognitive
Goals related to memory, attention, planning, self monitoring, sensory processing, arousal, awareness, initiation, motivation and more to help your independance.
Mental Health
Goals related to living with anxiety, depression, trauma, stigmatisation, isolation and mental illness to improve your everyday capacity and quality of life.
Communication
Goals related to receptive and expressive language, speech articulation, pronunciation, word recall, managing stuttering, non-verbal and social communication.
Mood & Emotions
Goals related to self-expression, emotional awareness, emotional attunement, self-regulation of mood, stress & emotions essential for everyday wellbeing.
Behaviour
Goals related to managing anger, frustration, and challenging behaviour, mood regulation, and positive behaviour planning to improve social participation.
Wellbeing & Quality of Life
Goals related to identity, self empowerment, purpose, belonging, relationships, legacy and life review to help you engage meaningfully and have a rich quality of life.
Physical Functioning
Goals related to gross & fine motor function and control, balance, oro-motor control, mobility, pain and respiratory function to increase your physical independence.
Psychosocial
Goals related to psychosocial wellbeing and participation. Linked to communication, behaviour, mood and emotional domains to maximise your meaningful social connections.
Registered NDIS Provider
Music therapy is recognised as a capacity building therapeutic support for improved daily living.