PTSD Concerns for Music Therapists, Benefits Overall
Music therapy is a growing field as more scientists validate how helpful it is to people in medical situations. Music has been shown to help alleviate and reduce stress and anxiety, help positively socialize autistic children, and bring dementia patients into the present if only for a few minutes. However, music therapy is not all glamorous show tunes and walks down memory lane. For some post-traumatic stress disorder patients, music therapy can help bring too much pain to the fore, requiring deeper work for recovery. However, according to an interview for CNN Health, some soul-searching may be required for music therapy to save a life. Read more here: When patients have 'music emergencies'
28th Oct 2014
Recent Posts
-
Djembe Fanga
Looking to learn a new rhythm for your Djembe? Have you tried the Fanga beat? Fanga is a Lib …8th Jun 2022 -
Become part of the Magic
Many seeking their own hand drum or djembe have experienced the magic of drumming and drum circles. …5th Jun 2022 -
New Lava Lamp Djembes!
Roll into a retro vibe with a groovy Lava Lamp Djembe from X8 Drums. It has a unique d …19th Mar 2022