Music therapy for teens
If you have a teenager at home, you know that music is a big part of their lives. But did you know that music can also be used as therapy? Music therapy is a growing field, and it has shown to be a powerful tool that can help teenagers cope with a variety of mental health issues.
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What is Music Therapy for Teenagers?
Music therapy is a form of therapy that uses music to help address the emotional and mental needs of teenagers. Music therapy can help teenagers cope with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, and trauma.
Teen music therapy can take many different forms, but it often includes activities such as songwriting, playing instruments, and listening to music.
Music therapy for teenagers is usually provided by a trained music therapist who can tailor the therapy to meet the individual needs of each teenager.
How Does Teen Music Therapy Work?
Different parts of the body correlate with specific vibrations. Musical frequency interacts with the body to mediate the energy flow, which can aid in the emotional healing process. Musical notes can also connect to various human memories.
A music therapist will work with your teenager to assess their needs and goals for their mental health. They will then create a treatment plan that includes specific music interventions. These interventions can be either active or passive. Active interventions involve playing and moving to music, while passive interventions mainly involve listening to music.
Music therapists will also help your teenager to process their emotions and thoughts through music. This can be done through discussions about the music, journaling, or creative visualization.
Let Music Be Part of Your Teen’s Healing Journey
At Key Healthcare, our music therapy program helps teens express themselves, process emotions, and build confidence through the power of sound and creativity. Contact us today to learn how music therapy can support your teen’s mental health and personal growth.
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What Are the Benefits of Teen Music Therapy?
Several studies prove and support that music therapy helps people ease the symptoms and burdens of mental illnesses. Some of the specific benefits of music therapy include:
Stress and Anxiety Reduction
Music has a way of calming the mind. Your teenager will learn how to use music to manage their stress and anxiety in a healthy way.
Anger Management
Music therapy can help teenagers manage their anger. Through music, they will learn how to release their anger without acting out in a negative way.
Increased Self-confidence
Music therapy can help your teen improve their self-confidence by allowing teens to trust their creative instincts through songwriting.
Improved Communication Skills
Through music therapy teens will learn how to better express their feelings and emotions by describing how they feel about music to others.
Improved Concentration and Focus
Music therapy allows teens to focus on the present and concentrate only on the instrument that they are learning to be successful.
Self-expression
It can be difficult for teenagers to express their emotions through words. Music therapy provides a safe outlet to express themselves without judgment.
Our goal in developing Key Healthcare was to create programs that gave teens the guidance they needed to draw on their strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling happy lives. Based on our own experiences, we believe that everyone has the ability to change if given the proper structure and connection
Ryan Blivas & Evan Powell
Founders of Key Healthcare
Music Therapy for Teenagers in Los Angeles, CA
Key Healthcare provides music therapy for teenagers as a part of our teen treatment programs. Teens will participate in individual and teen group therapy sessions that utilize music therapy to treat their mental health condition(s).
To learn more about our intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment for teens, and extended care programs, contact us today.
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Medically reviewed by
Elnaz Mayeh PhD, LMFT
As Executive Director, Dr. Mayeh is dedicated to maintaining Key Healthcare’s reputation as a premier adolescent treatment center, fostering a stable and supportive environment for both clients and staff. Her leadership focuses on clinical integrity, staff development, and creating a culture of compassion and growth.