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Life Limiting Conditions & Palliative Care
Purpose of music therapy?
- To support a child, young person, adult and their family in their journey through end of life by responding to their wishes and needs
- To recognise the spiritual and cultural needs of the child, young person or adult
- To offer opportunities to explore mood, anxiety, life story past and present within the safe structure of shared music making, listening, song writing, talking
- To provide an opportunity to succeed at something new at a time when independence and normal activities are challenging or lost
- To support the team surrounding the child, young person, adult and their family with musical engagement
Benefits of music therapy?
- A non-verbal activity at a time when talking may feel difficult
- Opportunities to explore emotions non-verbally
- Experience of independence as a musician at a time of dependency.
- Self respect
- Shared, creativity with the therapist and where relevant, family and friends.
Supporting Grieving Young People Through Music Therapy
This Grief Awareness Week, we’re spotlighting the powerful role Music Therapy can play in supporting young people navigating loss and grief, like this recent project led by our Music Therapists Gabrielle and Kasia.
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Check out our research pieces to find out what work Chiltern Music Therapy is doing.
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