Certified music therapists employ various techniques tailored to the individual needs of the patient. These may include:
Active Music-Making: Patients actively participate in creating music through playing instruments or singing. Receptive Listening: Patients listen to pre-recorded or live music to promote relaxation and emotional processing. Songwriting: Patients write lyrics and compose melodies, which can serve as a form of emotional expression and legacy creation. Music-Assisted Relaxation: Guided imagery and music are used to induce a state of deep relaxation.
