Music Therapy Lambeth
Creating positive change
WHAT HAPPENS IN A MUSIC THERAPY SESSION?
- Free improvisation using child-friendly, accessible instruments
- Child-led musical self-expression
- Choosing, exploring and playing
- Turn-taking
- 'Hello' and 'Goodbye' songs
- Verbal and sung commentary and reflection
- 30 minute group or individual sessions
- Weekly sessions, in school time
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MUSIC THERAPY?
- Increased communication, interaction , self-esteem and confidence
- Development of social skills (turn-taking, sharing and listening)
- Development of self-awareness and awareness of others
- Expressing and understanding difficult feelings
- Development of co-ordination and motor skills
