“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 Mindful Music — a creative integration of practices from both Mindfulness and Music Therapy — 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 our friends from Central Virginia Music Therapy on Thursdays at 10:00 am in the CRC Living Room this fall to experience the healing benefits of music at Blanton House!