The aim of music therapy is not educational or aesthetic. Its purpose is to build a bridge of communication when words are absent or obstruct the magic of connection and relationship building. Music therapy serves children and adults of typical development, as well as individuals with autism, mental disorders, motor impairments, and learning difficulties. It focuses on enhancing relationships, connecting with emotions, fostering imagination and creativity, and, most importantly, alleviating psychological distress. When verbal introspection is possible, it provides a rich emotional space for processing unconscious difficulties and psychological traumas.
Individual Psycotherapy Music Therapy
Psychodynamic music therapy is a therapeutic approach that combines the principles of psychodynamic theory with music to explore and understand unconscious mental processes.
Juliet Alvin, a pioneer in this field, highlighted that we can discover our true selves through the music we create. Freely improvised music mirrors an individual's character, pathology, and personal challenges.
FAQs
What should I expect from a music therapy session? Is musical knowledge required?
What Are the Benefits of Music Therapy?
Psychodynamic music therapy facilitates self-understanding through the expression and analysis of emotions. It provides a secure and creative outlet for releasing and processing feelings, enhancing relationships through deeper understanding of thoughts and experiences. This approach fosters creative expression and helps uncover new strategies for addressing challenges.
Are Music Therapy sessions covered by EOPΥY?
Currently, music therapy sessions are not covered by EOPΥY. However, since psychodynamic/analytic music therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach and there is a professional license, it may be covered as psychological support.