February 2024 Music Notes
Music and Love: How Music Therapy Can Serve Families
Music therapy can naturally create a communal activity, which opens the opportunity to care for not only our clients, but their families as well. Family-centered music therapy creates an environment where the loved ones of our clients can share in a positive experience and allow them to see their loved one in a new light. Oftentimes, the family members of our clients/patients experience many hardships alongside their loved one. Music allows them the opportunity to interact with their loved one beyond the expectations of being a caregiver and creates an environment of play, support, and joy. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day this February, we at CMMT are grateful for all the ways in which music therapy can help foster love and connection for the families that we serve.
CMMT and Family-Centered Care
CMMT has been working with multiple organizations in the area, using family-centered music therapy to bring the best care to our clients. Through our work at The Women’s Safe House, we welcome children of all ages to engage in music therapy. A lot of this work brings siblings together and grants them the space to engage with their siblings through play and exploration.
“Music Therapy provided by CMMT has made a substantial impact on the healing process our families experience during their stay at The Women's Safe House. It is wonderful to hear the beat of the drums, the ting of the tambourine and squeals of laughter and delight ringing throughout the halls of our shelter.”
-Christina Bresnan, Director of Programs, The Women’s Safe House
For more information on how Music Therapy serves the whole family - click here.
Finally, in our work with Friends of Kids with Cancer, we can incorporate any member of the family. Having a child undergo cancer treatment impacts every member of the family and music therapy has the unique ability to serve all members of the family. Through shared music making, music listening, or even song-writing, music therapy can foster an environment of support and community for the family at a time where they might feel isolated, exhausted, scared, and many other difficult and complex emotions. Watch how music therapy provides an outlet for both the patient and family members.
Music and Love Playlist!
Please enjoy this little playlist that our team put together for you. We hope it can make you feel loved and put a smile on your face this cozy February!
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