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SERVICES OFFERED
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Assessments/Evaluations
Individual and Group Sessions
Support Groups
Workshops
Advocacy & Education
Peer Review & Evaluation
Early Childhood Music Classes
Individual and Group Sessions
Support Groups
Workshops
Advocacy & Education
Peer Review & Evaluation
Early Childhood Music Classes
Individual Music Therapy
Individual Music Therapy sessions are offered to:
Music Therapy techniques may include:
The initial visit will be an assessment, to determine the needs and goal of each individual. Assessments can run anywhere from 30-120 minutes.
- Adults suffering from past traumas, addictions, and grief/loss
- Hospice patients and loved ones
- At-Risk Teens
- Healthy Individuals looking for stress relief
- Individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs
- Pregnant Women
- Seniors
- Those afflicted with grief issues
Music Therapy techniques may include:
- Vocalizations
- Singing
- Lyric Analysis
- Live Music Making and Improvisation
- Live Music Listening
- Song Writing and Recording
- Guided Imagery to Live Music
- Music Prompted Reminiscence and Life Review
- Drumming
- Meditation to Live Music
- Breathing Exercises
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation
The initial visit will be an assessment, to determine the needs and goal of each individual. Assessments can run anywhere from 30-120 minutes.
Group Music Therapy
Music Therapy group sessions are offered for a variety of settings:
Group session material will vary depending on the group of individuals worked with.
Music Therapy groups can include:
- Nursing Homes
- Substance Abuse Programs and Facilities
- Healing Arts Centers
- Chiropractor Offices
- Group Homes
- Corporate/Office Setting
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Assisted Living
- Community Centers
- Senior Centers
Group session material will vary depending on the group of individuals worked with.
Music Therapy groups can include:
- Song-Writing
- Lyric analysis
- Instrument Improvisation
- Drumming
- Song-singing
- Movement to Music
- Integration of learning material/education with music and song
- Meditation
Guided Meditation to Live Music
Meryl will talk the individual or group through a guided meditative experience while playing a guitar, flute, drum, or singing bowls. The content of the script will vary depending on the individual's or group's needs.
Themes can include:
Themes can include:
- Progessive Muscle Relaxtion
- Inner Child Work
- Forgiveness
- Pain Management
- Aspirations, Hopes, and Dreams
- Self-Esteem Building
- Release and Expression of Past Experiences
Educational "In-Service" on Music Therapy
Meryl can provide an educational in-service for the staff of hospitals, schools, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, hospices, and other organizations defining music therapy and explaining the benefits for different populations.
First time in-services are free to facilities who have little or no experience with music therapy.
First time in-services are free to facilities who have little or no experience with music therapy.