Music Therapy and Neurological Conditions
Music is processed in many parts of the brain, which makes it an excellent tool for people living with a neurological disorder such as an acquired brain injury, Stroke, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s.
Individual and group programmes are devised and assist with Rehabilitation and to enhance quality of life.
The Therapy sessions can happen in the community or at the SMT clinic which is in Halswell.
Music Therapy for someone living with a neurological disorder is effective in:
- Facilitating self-expression and enhancing identity.
- Improving engagement and motivation to participate
- Building confidence and improving mood.
- Improving communication e.g. by making speech easier to understand through enhancing breath control, volume and articulation with singing.
- Extending movement and physical co-ordination
- Reducing stress, tension and anxiety.
