Abstract
This study seeks to evaluate the curative factors of music therapy and discuss the benefits of the practice over the course of the human lifespan. Additionally, a case will be made for prospective and current counselors to add music therapy techniques to their repertoire in order to provide more diverse methods of care. To accomplish this aim, research will be presented conveying how music therapy has been evaluated for effectiveness in treating various mental health concerns during childhood, adulthood, and older adulthood. The results of this evaluation suggest that music therapy is effective at treating a diverse range of disorders across the three aforementioned stages of life.
Date of Award
Fall 12-6-2023
Document Type
Capstone Paper
Degree Name
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Department
Counselor Education
Location
Winona, Minnesota
Recommended Citation
Nelson, Barry C., "Demystifying Music Therapy: Applications Over the Lifespan" (2023). Counselor Education Capstones. 178.
https://openriver.winona.edu/counseloreducationcapstones/178
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