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Music Therapy
Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages.
Music Therapy is the component of the interdisciplinary team that uses musical experiences and activities in a skilled manner by a trained and board certified music therapist to achieve non-musical goals
therapy curricula Complete a supervised internship program Successfully pass the national exam administered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists Maintain and prove continued competency skills in music therapy practices
Physical Benefits
Fine Motor
Gross Motor
Grasping, Hand Eye Coordination,
Breath Control
Cognitive Benefits
Procedural Education Mental Stimulation Facilitate change in thought processes Increase Communication Skills Memorization of Songs/Activities Provide songs of hope and victory
Self Awareness
-Lyrical Analysis and Writing
Positive Experiences
-Radio Lollipop, Group Experiences
Instruments Used
Guitar Keyboard, Piano Various Rhythm Instruments Whistles, Flutes Scarves or Ribbons Lyrical Sheets Laptop Computer
Vision of the Music Therapy Program at CHOCThe opportunity to provide music therapy services to children of all ages who need assistance in pain management, motor development, coping skills, emotional support, or self expression.
Goals of the Music Therapy Program at CHOCGrow the current afternoon music therapy program into an all day program that will enable more children to explore and have the opportunity to participate in both individual and group music therapy sessions.
Goals of the Music Therapy Program at CHOCThe music therapy program would also like to allow the older children and adolescent patients the opportunity for self expression and positive self esteem possibilities by incorporating a song writing and recording component of the program that may be played on Radio Lollipop.
Questions, Comments, or Suggestions Please Call or email Eric Mammen emammen@choc.org x1665