MUSIC 2MT3 Lecture 8: Music Therapy and Mental Health
16 Nov 2016
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Music 2mt3 - lecture 8 - music therapy and mental health. Definition of health in the who: health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Mental health is an integral part of this definition. Mental health can be conceptualized as a state of well-being in which the individual: realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully. Is able to make a contribution to his or her community. Music therapy can explore and push boundaries that clients create for themselves. Try to aid the client to manage their everyday life. Don"t have to have a diagnosis to be effected by one of these. Juliette alvin started music therapy in 1968 and the premise was improvising to establish connection between therapist and the client. In his technique, improvisation could be overwhelming for the client.
