Psychiatr. pro Praxi, 2010; 11(1): 30-32
Music therapy in clinical practice
- Dětská psychiatrická klinika FN Motol, 2. LF UK, Praha
Music therapy is a modern psychotherapy method. Currently, it is actively used in England, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Canada, and
the United States. In the last decade, there has been a growing interest in music therapy in the Czech Republic, particularly in the field
of medicine. Music therapy is a very effective method in treating various psychosomatic complaints, communication problems, or sleep
disorders. As dance movement therapy, music therapy is capable of improving the physical condition and may contribute to enhancing
self-confidence. As sound therapy and musical imagination, it supports positive thinking and changes the view of the world.
Keywords: music therapy, psychotherapeutic programmes, clinical diagnosis, working with one‘s voice, musical improvisation, developing creativity
Published: January 1, 2010 Show citation
