Wellbeing
Music therapy does not only enable people to achieve functional goals, as set in physio or speech and language therapy. Music therapy is also a psychotherapy building therapeutic relationships and giving psychological support for mental wellbeing.
Music is often referred to as the ‘language of emotions’ and accessible to all for expression, cathartic release and for processing feelings.
Music is innately social and communicative and can provide a means of connection and interaction with others, even in extreme situations like late stage dementia or minimally conscious states. Watch Tia DeNora’s talk for a more in-depth explanation:
Music and Wellbeing
Tia DeNora FBA is Professor of Sociology of Music and Director of Research at the University of Exeter.
