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Music Therapy for Motor Skill Development
Music therapy is a powerful and motivating way to address fine and gross motor skills — for children and adults alike. Here's how music therapists approach motor goals and what that looks like in practice.
What Happens in a Creative Arts Therapy Group?
Creative arts therapy groups are therapy first, activity second. Here's what you can expect — and how our Tune Together music group supports adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Music for Emotion Regulation
Music is one of the most powerful emotion regulation tools we have. Learn how to build a Validation, Soothing, and Empowerment playlist to help you move through difficult emotions.
Music Helps Through Tough Transitions
Transitions are hard for kids — and the behaviors that come with them can be exhausting. Here's how music can help reduce anxiety, promote movement, and bridge the gaps between one activity and the next.
Does Health Insurance Cover Music Therapy or Counseling in New Hampshire?
The Sonatina Center is a private-pay practice — but that doesn't mean insurance is completely off the table. Learn how Medicaid waivers, superbills, and out-of-network benefits may help cover music therapy and counseling services in New Hampshire.
What to Expect from Music Therapy
Starting music therapy can feel both exciting and uncertain. Here's what you can expect — from your first phone consultation to building a therapeutic relationship that supports meaningful growth.
Music Therapy and Substance Use Recovery
Music therapy can support increased self-image, mood, motivation, social connection, and healthy coping skills for people in recovery through songwriting, lyric analysis, active music making, and music-assisted relaxation.
How Do Music Therapists Plan for a Session?
What actually goes into planning a music therapy session? In this audio blog, music therapists Emma Martin and Heather Ellsworth talk through everything from reading intake forms to thinking on your feet when things don't go as planned.
Understanding Music Therapy Goals
Music therapy goals target non-musical skills — and they're highly individualized. Here's a look at how music therapists write SMART goals and what that process actually looks like in practice.