Music Therapy is the "therapeutic use of music to reach non-musical goals and objectives." These goals and objectives may be set to meet individual needs in the following areas:

Wellness: Self-care, General Anxiety, Stress-Management, Relaxation, Coping Skills, Self-Discovery, Personal Development and Self-Expression.

Medical: Pain Management, Anxiety/Fear, Chronic/Terminal Illness Issues, Emotional Support, Grief/Loss, Rehabilitation, Habilitation, Coping Skills, Relaxation Skills, Self-Exploration and Self-Expression.

Emotional: Self-Development, Self-Exploration, Self-Discovery, Coping Issues, Emotional Issues and Self-Understanding.

End-of-Life Issues: Individual/Family Needs.

Special Education/Special Needs and Autism: Motor Skills, Speech and Language Skills, Social Development, Academic Development and Development of ADLs.

Geriatric: Dementia, Senility, End-of-Life Issues and Alzheimer's Issues.

Websites:
www.desertsoundsofwellness.com
www.musictherapy.org
www.wramta.org
www.azmta.org
www.cbmt.org