Music therapy utilizes music to address physical and emotional needs through tailored activities reflecting abilities, interests, beliefs, memories, and culture. By using a variety of musical tools, our music therapists create experiences that are deeply personal and align with each patient’s specific needs.

Benefits:

• Manages pain
• Enhances quality of life
• Reduces anxiety
• Improves hand-eye coordination
• Offers emotional & spiritual support
• Improves communication skills
• Reduces loneliness & isolation

Common Techniques:

• Playing instruments
• Selecting songs
• Writing songs
• Guided relaxation
• Music & movement
• Group singing & sharing
• Using music to evoke memories

We are here for you

The staff at Harbor Hospice and Harbor Palliative Care are available to answer questions or provide support should you have questions or would like assistance in connecting with our care team.  Please call 231.728.3442 or 1.800.497.9559 to set up an appointment at our office or email us through our contact us system.