Therapies
Music Therapy
Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions by a credentialed professional to improve functional skills for individuals with a variety of needs. Because music is an adaptable, multi-modal and non-threatening medium, unique results can be achieved in non-musical goal areas, such as physical, psychological, cognitive, speech-language or social skills.
A music therapist engages clients with a variety of music experiences, including singing, listening, movement, playing instruments and creative activities, in a systematic and prescribed manner to achieve functional goals. The creation of a musical, familiar environment and positive, interpersonal interaction allows clients to explore and express themselves within the therapeutic framework. A music therapist formally assesses a client’s needs, designs appropriate goals to address functional areas of need, and plans and implements an individualized music therapy treatment program, based on the client’s preferences.
Music therapy can address a variety of goal areas, including:
- Attention
- Memory
- Speech
- Communication
- Auditory processing
- Academic skills
- Fine/gross motor skills
- Impulse control
- Coping skills
- Self-expression/esteem
- Sensory integration
- Motivation
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What is a Neurologic Music Therapist?
Neurologic Music Therapy is an evidence-based treatment system that uses standardized, research-based techniques to treat the brain using specific aspects of music, such as rhythm, melody, tempo, dynamics, etc. A Neurologic Music Therapist has specialized training in the neuroscience of music perception, music production/creation and music cognition. Neurologic music therapy is the use of these standardized techniques to train and retrain the brain in the areas of cognitive, affective, sensory, language, and motor dysfunctions.
Carruth Center Neurologic Music Therapist
Kate Wasserman, MT-BC, NMT-F™
Kate is a Board Certified Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow. She earned her BME in Music Therapy from the University of Kansas and maintains certification through...