MOVE FORWARD
EXPAND, EXPRESS, EXPLORE
ACHIEVING GROWTH THROUGH MUSIC THERAPY
MUSIC
THERAPY
Research shows that music, when applied therapeutically, can stimulate positive cognitive, psychological, physiological, and social changes. Music therapy is the clinical use of music to assist individuals and groups of all ages in overcoming life challenges. It has been shown to:
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Improve communication
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Increase emotional expression
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Decrease anxiety
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Reduce the perception of pain
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Enhance memory
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Explore spiritual values
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Promote physical rehabilitation
ABOUT MAYA
Maya is an author, researcher, lecturer and a board certified music therapist who holds a Master degree in Music Therapy from the University of the Pacific (UOP), a Bachelor degree in songwriting from Berklee College of Music and completed her music therapy equivalency program at California State University, Northridge. Maya is the founder of Maya Music Therapy, an agency that provides music therapy services at the East Bay area.