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Topic Tuesday closed // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

NikNikSenior Contributor13 Jan 2016, 7:24 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday closed // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

What is Music Therapy?

During this Topic Tuesday we will be looking Music Therapy and answering questions like - Who does it help? How does it help? Do I have to be able to play the piano like Billy Joel to be able to participate?

We are also keen for members who have tried or are currently involved in music therapy to share their experiences.

@Former-Member will be hosting the night, along with a special guest, registered music therapist Lisa-Marie Bartlett. Lisa-Marie has worked as a music therapist for 8 years, and has experience in mental health acute care and rehabilitation, and grief and loss. She will share her experience and answer your questions about the role music can play in looking after our mental health.

So if you have questions or have experiences to share, hit the like button below and we will 'see' you at 7pm AEDT on Tuesday

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Shaz51Senior Contributor19 Jan 2016, 8:41 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

Hello @Former-Member, @NikNik, @LM_Bee, @Former-Member, @PeppiPatty

Yes, music is a really vital part of my lHusband`s life , he uses music at the end of everyday

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LM_BeeContributor19 Jan 2016, 8:41 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

@Former-Member I love your point about the Goo Goo Dolls song! Music so often reminds us of particular memories, or feelings. This is why it can be so powerful to use in therapy, but also just in our own lives.

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Unknown userMember19 Jan 2016, 8:43 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

Great 🙂 I have another question @LM_Bee.

It sounds like there are lots of different ways of practicing music therapy and I understand it is research-based and has had clinical trials. What are some of the documented outcomes?

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Unknown userMember19 Jan 2016, 8:46 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

Just letting everyone know, we've only got 15 minutes to go! Any more questions for Lisa-Marie, @Former-Member @Mazarita @Jacques @Former-Member @Shaz51?

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JacquesSenior Contributor19 Jan 2016, 8:49 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

Thank you so much @LM_Bee & @Former-Member for this interesting topic, i have enjoyed it emencly.

Is their any web sites i can research this topic further @LM_Bee ? or any books that are on the subject you recommend?

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LM_BeeContributor19 Jan 2016, 8:51 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

Yes, you're right @Former-Member. Research has demonstrated that music therapy in the area of mental health has been associated with:

Decreased levels of anxiety and agitation
Mood changes
Improved self-image / self-esteem
Enhanced interpersonal relationships and social interactions
Increased motivation
Successful and safe emotional release
Improved group cohesion
Increased levels of non-verbal and verbal expression
Reduced muscle tension

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LM_BeeContributor19 Jan 2016, 8:53 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

Just adding to my last post --

It is important to note that in the area of mental health, music therapy is usually an adjunct to standard care. So it works best in collaboration with other supports.

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LM_BeeContributor19 Jan 2016, 8:56 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

Good question @Jacques! To find out more about music therapy in Australia, head to the Australian Music Therapy Association website - www.austmta.org.au/

This website should be able to direct you to other resources and links to find out more about music therapy.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor19 Jan 2016, 8:56 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

Thank you for this very interesting topic @LM_Bee, @Former-Member,

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MazaritaSenior Contributor19 Jan 2016, 8:56 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

Another thanks @LM_Bee, @Former-Member, @NikNik for this interesting and positive Topic Tuesday. Just the fact that it was on has helped me at a very difficult moment just now and given me inspiration.

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