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The Power of
Music
Who does music therapy benefit?
What is music therapy?
Music therapy is a health care profession. Kristina Gindo serves a variety of populations:
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Children, adolescents and adults with physical disabilities
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Children, adolescents and adults with cognitive disabilities
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Children, adolescents and adults with mental illness
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Adults with substance abuse disorders
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Children, adolescents and adults with Autism
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Seniors in a variety of settings
Music therapy is the use of music interventions by a Board-Certified professional who has completed an accredited program to achieve communication, social, physical, cognitive and emotional goals. Kristina targets non-musical goals through specialized music interventions.
What does it look like?
A lot of fun! Music therapy interventions are based on specialized training and critical problem solving on the therapist's part. Therapists use the elements of music to meet the moment-by-moment needs of the client. Needs are based on assessment. Goals are set and treatment begins.