Treatment Sessions

Your Music Therapy Treatment Plan

In Part 2 of the Music Therapy Process, we discussed the assessment and creation of the music therapy treatment plan. The information outlined on the treatment plan will serve as the compass for sessions. Your therapist will go over the treatment plan with you at the first session after your assessment. The plan will summarize the assessment session, list and explain the goals and outcomes you will be working on in music therapy, and provide a recommendation of length and frequency of sessions. We welcome questions during this meeting as we want our clients and their families to be informed and actively involved.

What to Expect in your Music Therapy Sessions

Your music therapist will lead you through music therapy experiences to address your individual goals and outcomes as outlined in the treatment plan. These experiences can take many forms and may include:

• Shared music making
• Instrument play, including structured or improvisation
• Movement to music
• Songwriting
• Singing
• Music-cued discussion
• Sensory stimulation with music
• Music supported imagery
• Music based relaxation exercises

Data will be collected during each session to document progress on individual outcomes as well as overall observations throughout the session including new or unique client responses. After the session, your music therapist will follow-up with family or guardians as appropriate to discuss the session and offer ideas for carry-over and integration outside of the music therapy session.

Progress Reports

In addition to the weekly verbal check-ins with your music therapist, Music Therapy Progress Notes will be provided on a regular basis. These notes will include current progress on individual goals and outcomes, a narrative of overall responses observed in treatment, and updated goals and outcomes to reflect current needs as determined by ongoing, informal assessment.