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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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In response to: Topic Tuesday **closed** // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

JacquesSenior Contributor19 Jan 2016, 8:58 pm AEDT

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

Thank you so much @LM_Bee for sharing some of your valuable time, i do appreciate tonight and thank you so much for the information, i am definatly going to check it out.

Take care @LM_Bee & @Former-Member, great Topic Tuesday 😄

Jacques

In response to: Topic Tuesday **closed** // 19 Jan, 7pm AEDT // Music Therapy

LM_BeeContributor19 Jan 2016, 8:59 pm AEDT

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

Thanks everyone for your great questions! Hopefully you have learned more about music therapy, but also ways that you can use music yourselves for your own health and wellbeing.

I encourage you to make a playlist, listen to music, join a music group, or maybe even give writing a song a go!

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Shaz51Senior Contributor19 Jan 2016, 9:00 pm AEDT

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

Wow it does cover a lot @LM_Bee

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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Unknown userMember19 Jan 2016, 9:01 pm AEDT

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

It wasn't a good time for me when I was 15... I became anorexic at the time. I think it is kind of sad that I still "don't want the world to see me, because I don't think they will understand".... If I could afford a musical therapist it would be interesting to explore.

I like Adele's new album. Her hits from the first two albums were too depressing for me.

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Unknown userMember19 Jan 2016, 9:02 pm AEDT

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

I think that's about all we have time for. It's been a great discussion.

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise @LM_Bee, and thank you for coming along tonight and bringing your perspectives to the discussion @Mazarita @Jacques @Former-Member @Shaz51 @PeppiPatty and @Former-Member.

I hope it's given us all something to think about when we're listening to music and some inspiration to get back into playing, listening, dancing or whatever it is that helps us enjoy the benefits of music.

Take care everyone!

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Unknown userMember19 Jan 2016, 9:05 pm AEDT

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

We'll be closing the Topic Tuesday now, but if anyone wants to keep chatting about music, there is an older discussion about music here. It hasn't been active for a while but feel free to contribute and re-ignite the discussion.

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