Monday, 21 October 2013

Music Therapy for Wellness and Healthy Living

Music is slowly being accepted as a strong positive therapeutic energy source. Psychological associations world-wide accept that music can have the effect of promoting wellness, helping relieve stress and pain, enhancing memory, helping fine and gross motor skills, and improving communication.

Music therapy has helped many different people of various different age groups. Neither does a person’s age matter, nor the mental or physical condition. In fact, even an elderly person who is hard of hearing can better the impaired hearing through music. Music is a mannerism of escape in many people today.

The escape mechanism is mainly exploited by adolescents who are still looking to find their identities. Quite a few parents feel flustered that their teenage children close them out with ear-buds. Instead of depriving children of music, it is advisable to channel the same energy into a different form of music. Instead of listening to music all the time, it may work better if you sign your children up for music lessons.

The American Music Therapy Association has been a pioneering force in advocating the importance of music as a means to aid people. Music is used in many correctional facilities, rehabilitation centers, childcare centers, intervention programs, and various different social institutions. In fact, music need not be used only for those who suffer from mental or physical conditions.

Music is proven to help memory and concentration. Playing an instrument or singing helps controlling one’s own motor ability. All-in-all, music should be incorporated into people’s routines to help promote wellness and healthy living. 

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