We want you to find healing within yourself.
What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is a clinical and evidence-based therapy which uses therapeutic relationship, music and music interventions to address the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of the client. Music therapists are professionals who are credentialed with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.
Our approach
Healing Harmony practitioners work from a strengths-based approach. We see our clients as the experts in their own lives - our role is to come alongside and offer support and encouragement to reach their goals. We use musical interventions such as: song-writing, lyric analysis, recording & creating tracks, sing-a-longs, improvisation on instruments and active music listening to achieve client’s goals.
Populations that typically
access music therapy
Autism
For people with autism, the world can be an over-stimulating and confusing place. Interacting with others in a socially appropriate way can be very challenging. Music Therapy has been proven to help people with autism interact with others through singing, instrument sharing, dancing and creating a shared music experience.
Music is also very beneficial in helping people with autism communicate more clearly and effectively. Music therapists use songs and musical interventions to help clients learn new words and sounds in a fun and engaging way.
Music therapy can also help enhance fine motor skills and stimulate sensory systems. Playing and instrument that crosses the midline, or dancing to music are examples of interventions music therapists use to work with people with autism.
Mental Health & Addictions
Connection - to self and to others - is an important factor to recovery for people who struggle with mental health and/or addictions. Music therapy fosters emotional processing and expression - we use music to help access emotions that are often hidden from our verbal, logical thinking brain.
Music therapy also helps clients re-discover their voices and gives them an outlet to deal with the tough emotions they often struggle with.
Music therapy can also help foster group cohesion, empowerment and self-identity, reducing stress response, increasing positive mood and increasing relaxation.
Dementia
Music therapy can offer a point of connection for people with dementias, where speech and memory may be compromised. Not only can it help improve the overall physical and mental well-being of dementia patients, it can contribute to memory recall, positive social interaction, and pain management.
The use of music in long-term care settings has been proven to greatly enhance quality of life and offers a space for people to connect with childhood memories, family members or partners.
Music therapy also provides a familiar structure for vocal fluency, speech ability and communication. Many clients find that, through music, they are able to connect with others in meaningful ways once thought to be lost.