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Songwriting with Adolescents who have Mental Health Difficulties: One Music Therapy Student’s Experience

Leave a Comment / 2018, Student Articles / By Helen Dowthwaite

Emma Johnson MMusTher, BA Hons (Music and Music Technology), NZ RMTh Victoria University of Wellington – New Zealand School of Music, Te Kōkī (2015-2017); and private practice Daphne Rickson PhD (Music), MMusTher, MHealSc (MenH), LTCL, NZ RMTh Victoria University of Wellington – New Zealand School of Music, Te Kōkī Keywords: Music therapy, songwriting, adolescents, mental …

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Music Therapy has not only brought our daughter great improvements in motor planning, finger strength, communication and attention span, it has brought her great joy as well. There is no place she would rather be than in a room making music.

John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ

“Yesterday was one of the most rewarding when we had a visit from a Music Therapist. What a great experience. To see a whole group of residents joining in by either singing, requesting, conversing, or ‘playing’ an instrument was a very emotional experience. The communication between residents was great and it was obvious how well they responded…it was brilliant.”

Family Member - Hamilton, NZ

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Staff Member

“Every time I come to the house, David is ready to get in the car and go to Music Therapy with Shari."

Support Person

"My family have been thrilled with Liz’s Music Therapy and her regular reporting. Mum has dementia however I have noticed improvements in her cognitive functioning since she started her sessions with Liz. I know Mum enjoys her music sessions. I have no hesitation in recommending Liz – she has been a huge support in the care of my mother."

Family Member

"Thanks Megan. This is all a slice of perfect in a very crazy crazy world. So very glad we have kept this going for A."

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