by Miranda Lape, MT-BC, Resident in Counseling & Raven Bransom, MT-BC
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The Center For Creative Healing
- We are a center for creative therapy solutions grounded in science, located in North Chesterfield and Henrico.
What is Music Therapy and How is it Beneficial?
- Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence- based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals, change behavior and improve overall quality of life.
- Music Therapy can be implemented to improve mental health and emotional well-being while promoting a safe space for self-expression.
- Additional benefits include increasing emotional expression,improvements in cognition and physical rehabilitation, development of social skills, and emotional regulation.
How to Apply for Services
Interested in services? Register through our website: https://creativehealing.center/ or using the QR Code. We have music therapists who can take insurance and others who are self-pay.
Free TBI Grant Services
If you or a loved one has experienced a concussion, traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, you may be eligible to receive free music therapy and art therapy services through our grant partnered with DARS
Try it at home
Here is one way to use music at home to practice mindfulness.
- Select a song, it can be any type of music
- Find a quieter place to listen to the music
- While listening, notice the following:
- What sounds can you hear? What instruments make up the music? How many different sounds are there?
- Does the music change in volume? Does it get louder at some points? Does it get softer?
- Are there any interesting moments in the music you can describe?
- Does the music bring up any memories, thoughts, feelings, or associations?
- How does listening to the music make your body feel?
By listening to the music while thinking about these questions, you are engaging in a mindfulness practice that focuses on auditory sensory experience and internal processing. This practice can help to ground yourself in the present and bring awareness to current internal experiences.
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