Music therapy is an established clinical discipline which is widely used to help people whose lives have been affected by injury, illness or disability. The title music therapist can only be used by those registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Music therapy is a method of creative communication which takes place within a therapeutic relationship developed over a series of regular sessions. These sessions can be 1:1 or in a group environment. Music is essentially a social activity which involves communication, listening and sharing. A music therapist is trained to observe the underlying needs and behaviours of the client. It is often used when verbal skills are limited due to physical or learning disability. Through working together in a safe environment, the creation of a place to explore and express feelings is nurtured.
Music Therapy at Prospect House is delivered by Catherine Stiles. Below you will find useful links to additional activities and a Youtube Channel with activities and songs.
Nordoff Robbins Music Makers:
Each day we will be releasing 5 different videos on our website, YouTube and Facebook:
Music Making Activity – a different activity each day to get people making music, whether it’s percussion or items you find around your home or body movement activities, something fun for people to get involved in with the therapist
Sensory Music Time – a musical sensory experience using a song and physical items to enhance the sensory experience, aimed more at children and young people with profound disabilities, but also sensory processing difficulties
Sing and Sign – therapists sing a chorus of a song and teach everyone the Makaton signs to it for people to join in
Mindful Music – encouraging breathing and imagination to a purposely created track to support mindfulness and wellbeing