A Music Therapy Resource for People in Idaho and Eastern Oregon

Have you ever felt frustrated at the lack of services for your loved one with special health or learning needs? 

When we tell people we do music therapy, one thing that often comes to mind is that we fix people who can't carry a tune in a bucket. Music therapy is actually an established healthcare profession (60+ years) that can help address a number of issues including mood and behavior management, developmental skill-building, communication, motor skills, grief and stress, anxiety, chronic pain management, sensory integration, mental illness, memory loss, neurological disorders, and perception and expression for people with hearing loss.

Music therapy fills a critical gap in whole-person care that empowers people to connect with their own senses as well as building therapeutic relationships with others in a uniquely expressive and enjoyable way. 

Clear as mud? Take a stroll on the American Music Therapy Association's website to learn more:  

http://www.musictherapy.org/

You can also visit our website: 

http://www.musicmakesconnections.com

The purpose of this blog is to provide resources, information, and dialogue for supporters of music therapy and those who aren't yet sure about music therapy, but who are seeking effective interventions for their loved ones in Idaho and Eastern Oregon. 

Contact us at info@musicmakesconnections.com to learn more or to schedule a free presentation of music therapy for you or your organization.