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The mission of CAAMT is to pursue the advancement of music therapy as a profession in the State of California through community outreach, public education, and support of local music therapists.
We want to increase public access to the benefits of music therapy services throughout the State of California. We want to see full- and part-time music therapy positions offered at every facility, medical institution, program, school, treatment center, and home where there is a need.
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
Music Therapy interventions can be designed to:
Promote Wellness / Manage Stress / Alleviate Pain / Express Feelings / Enhance Memory / Improve Communication / Promote Physical Rehabilitation
Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in a wide variety of healthcare and educational settings.
American Music Therapy Association