Can music be your therapist? In this episode, we explore the difference between music therapy as a professional field and using music as a personal therapeutic tool. We also share practical exercises to help you engage more deeply with music and harness its therapeutic power in daily life.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
00:54 History of Music Therapy
03:37 Music Therapy
15:40 Music As Therapy
18:03 Music for Emotional Regulation and Mood
23:39 Music for Stress Relief and Relaxation
30:14 Music for Reflection
34:34 Music for Self-Expression and Creativity
37:52 Summary and Outro
EPISODE LINKS:
Weightless by Marconi Union: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfcAVejslrU
Soundtrack Your Life article: https://medium.com/illumination/soundtrack-your-life-why-you-should-create-a-personalised-music-playlist-8499d43f4470
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