“Music therapy is the clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.”    – American Music Therapy Association

Through evidence-based music experiences like Music and Movement, Guided Mindfulness with Music, Receptive Music Listening, Interactive Music-making, and Song-writing, participants may find improvement in the following individual wellness goals:

Physical: Pain relief; Regulate heart or breathing rate; Regain or maintain strength/endurance

Emotional: Decrease anxiety; Support self-expression; Improve mood; Develop adaptive coping skills

Cognitive: Impulse control; Increase coping tools; Regain motor skills; Support feeling of safety when disoriented

Social: Foster connection and belonging; Improve communication skills; Honor culture and identity

Spiritual: Support purpose and meaning; Provide moments of worship/transcendence/interconnectedness; Support exploration of values, beliefs, and/or spirituality and faith

Join CRC and Stephanie Surber from Central Virginia Music Therapy this Wednesday evening in the CRC Living Room to experience the healing benefits of music at Blanton House.