Music Therapy is an established psychological clinical intervention that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals. It has been shown to be an effective complementary treatment to improving cognitive and behavioural symptoms in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, particularly individuals who are actively involved in music-making.
Aligning with CQC, Music Therapy encourages meaningful connections, stimulates the brain and promotes wellbeing.
I offer individual and group sessions to care homes. If you are interested please get in touch to discuss further.
Musical Memories are group Music Therapy sessions that I curated specifically for care homes and older adult groups.
These are themed sessions that encouraging participants to engage through playing percussion instruments, doing movement to music and singing along to familiar songs.
Using Music Therapy techniques to help unlock musical memories. Sessions support emotional, cognitive, physical and social needs of individuals in the group.
One to one sessions are tailored to the needs of the individual. A person centred approach to the sessions means that the participant is supported in sessions to work towards therapeutic goals.
It can help individuals process emotions such as anxiety and depression and aid with emotional regulation.
Sessions could include music making with a variety of instruments, singing, therapeutic songwriting, receptive music therapy and much more.
It can be particularly effective for those who don’t attend regular activities within the care home.
Creating a personalised playlist containing songs meaningful to the individual can provide emotional connection to their sense of self. Incorporating familiar music into the persons daily routine can evoke memories, help to reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Sessions ideally include the family members of the individual. Playlist can be complied onto MP3 player or CD for an additional cost.
