Music Therapy at St. Ann Center
For more information, please contact
Leslie Henry at (414) 482-1340 or Email: lhenry@stanncenter.org
Music therapy is available to all clients at St. Ann Center at no additional cost.
Music Therapy is a unique and creative way to respond to the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. It can improve the quality of life for persons who are well and for children and adults with illnesses or disabilities by:
- promoting wellness
- managing stress
- alleviating pain
- expressing feelings
- enhancing memory
- improving communication
- promoting physical rehabilitation.
At St. Ann Center music therapy includes:
- Music performance groups for increased self-esteem, improved social skills, language development and memory skills
- Active music-making for improved fine and gross motor skills, improved ability to remain on task and follow direction
- Learning through music in music appreciation sessions, choir and other performing group practices
- Improved cognition through song lyric matching, following of musical patterns, and recall of lyrics
A client does not need special music ability to benefit from music therapy.
No one particular style of music is more therapeutic than another – all styles of music can be useful in affecting a client’s life. Individual preferences, circumstances and need for treatment, and the client or patient's goals help determine the types of music a music therapist may use.
Individual Music Therapy Sessions
Individual music therapy sessions are available but require a referral and must be funded separately.