When someone has a headache, a medical doctor might prescribe paracetamol or Panadol to relieve the pain. But what if we consider why the headache occurred in the first place? Could it be due to financial stress, relationship issues, physical ailments, work pressures, or even the weather?
In the realm of music therapy, the approach to addressing ailments differs significantly. Unlike prescribing a specific medicine for a headache, music therapists don’t prescribe particular songs or genres to alleviate conditions. Why? Because the effects of music are deeply personal—what relaxes one person might agitate another, much like how one person might find solace in Metallica while another prefers Mozart.
Instead, music therapists use music as a tool to explore and address the underlying causes of ailments. Through techniques like musical improvisation or songwriting, therapists provide a medium for individuals to express and process their emotions. This process, known as catharsis, allows clients to delve into their feelings through music, potentially uncovering and addressing the root causes of their ailments.
In essence, a registered music therapist does not prescribe music in the conventional sense. Rather, they utilise music as a therapeutic medium to understand and work with the underlying conditions that may contribute to ailments. Through this approach, music therapy offers a unique and holistic perspective on health and well-being.
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