“It has been an honor to work with Ben as his music therapist for the past seven years, 2009- 2016. During this time that Ben and I have worked together in music therapy, Ben has fulfilled many clinical and personal goals including: the transitioning from…
Music Therapist Journal Medical Diagnosis: Rett Syndrome Patient: DV, female, age 16 Therapy Setting: Public school setting Intervention Type: Individual Intervention Method: Improvisational music-making, movement Academic Goals: Assigned-task focus, instruction following, task-to-task transition Motor Goals: Sensory awareness, find and gross motor skills Social Goals: Interpersonal…
Music Therapist Journal Medical Diagnosis: Coronary bypass Patient: JJ, female, age 65 Therapy Setting: Medical setting Intervention Type: Individual Intervention Method: Meditative music-making, relaxation Therapeutic Goals: Relaxation, social support JJ had heard about music therapy and specifically requested a visit before she left the hospital….
Music Therapist Journal Medical Diagnosis: Traumatic brain injury, visual impairment Patient: Ben, male, age 29 Therapy Setting: Residential rehabilitation center Intervention Type: Individual Intervention Method: Lyric analysis, songwriting, therapeutic singing Academic Goals: Cognitive sustainability, memory recall Motor Goals: Balance, breath support, right- and left-hand coordination…
Music Therapist Journal Medical Diagnosis: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Patient: DM, female, 60s Therapy Setting: Medical facility Intervention Type: Individual DM’s diagnosis required precautions: gloves, mask, and gown. Upon entry of the music therapist and interns, DM was sitting on her bed. She was extremely…
Music Therapist Journal Medical Diagnosis: Abdominal cancer pain Patient: RD, female, 60s Therapy Setting: Medical facility Intervention Type: Individual I was working with a fellow therapist who had brought her cello. It was a real treat to hear her play at bedside for all who…
Music Therapist Journal Medical Diagnosis: Traumatic brain injury resulting from motorcycle accident Patient: RD, male, age 26 Therapy Setting: Medical facility Intervention Type: Individual neurologic music therapy (NMT) techniques Goal 1: Use left-hand (injury deficit) pincer/palmar grasp coordination Technique 1: Hold mallet to play instrument…
Music Therapist Journal — Hospice Angels Medical Diagnosis: Failure to thrive, depression, macular degeneration Patient: Sharon, female, from age 98 to 101 Therapy Setting: Hospice Intervention Type: Individual Sharon loved music, had played the piano when she was a child, and later in life, took…
Scripps Employee Newsletter by Catherine Hooper Jingle Bells, Silent Night and White Christmas are all songs that we find ourselves singing along to during the holiday season. Music has the power to transport us to a specific place and time, ignite our memories, lighten…