University Presentation Showcase: Graduate Division
Music Therapy: Hitting All the Right Notes? A Systematic Review of, and Efficacy in, the Use of Music for Recreation Therapy
Presenter Hometown
Richmond
Major
Masters in Recreation and Park Administration
Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Degree
Graduate
Mentor
Dr. Michelle Gerken
Mentor Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Recommended Citation
Chapman, Anthony, "Music Therapy: Hitting All the Right Notes? A Systematic Review of, and Efficacy in, the Use of Music for Recreation Therapy" (2023). University Presentation Showcase Event. 3.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2023/graduate/3
Abstract
Music therapy is a kind of therapy that uses music as a part of the therapeutic relationship to treat physical, psychological, cognitive, and social needs. Music therapy, and its usage by professionals like Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, is the clinical, evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized therapeutic goals and outcomes. Although people may have an initial definition and can identify benefits like reduced anxiety and stress, the promotion of feelings and memories, and changes in mood and emotional states through their own experiences, most people don’t understand the magnitude of conditions, attained skills, and benefits which result from music therapy sessions. Music can be used as a form of communication(verbal and non-verbal), to facilitate social and emotional interactions, to develop relationships and connections, to explore personal feelings and attitudes, and to promote self-exploration and expression. To name but a few examples which improve a clients quality of life in mental, physical, spiritual, social, and emotional areas. The goal of this scholarly work is to ensure that we are all on the same sheet of music through identifying, exploring and presenting the types of therapy, benefits, treated illnesses and conditions, efficacy of interventions, and their associated short- and long-term outcomes through involvement in such sessions; furthermore, to identify and inform on any issues or shortcomings which may need to be addressed in an effort to not sing out of key while making music(therapy) together.
Presentation format
Poster
Music Therapy: Hitting All the Right Notes? A Systematic Review of, and Efficacy in, the Use of Music for Recreation Therapy
Music therapy is a kind of therapy that uses music as a part of the therapeutic relationship to treat physical, psychological, cognitive, and social needs. Music therapy, and its usage by professionals like Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, is the clinical, evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized therapeutic goals and outcomes. Although people may have an initial definition and can identify benefits like reduced anxiety and stress, the promotion of feelings and memories, and changes in mood and emotional states through their own experiences, most people don’t understand the magnitude of conditions, attained skills, and benefits which result from music therapy sessions. Music can be used as a form of communication(verbal and non-verbal), to facilitate social and emotional interactions, to develop relationships and connections, to explore personal feelings and attitudes, and to promote self-exploration and expression. To name but a few examples which improve a clients quality of life in mental, physical, spiritual, social, and emotional areas. The goal of this scholarly work is to ensure that we are all on the same sheet of music through identifying, exploring and presenting the types of therapy, benefits, treated illnesses and conditions, efficacy of interventions, and their associated short- and long-term outcomes through involvement in such sessions; furthermore, to identify and inform on any issues or shortcomings which may need to be addressed in an effort to not sing out of key while making music(therapy) together.
