Mission Statement
Music Therapy for Life was established:
Focus and Philosophy
Music Therapy for Life's primary focus is to continually educate the public and provide quality, cost-effective Music
Therapy services to individuals who may benefit from them. Its goal is to act in the best interests of the individuals being
served, under all circumstances. This may result, at times, in actions which appear to be "non-musical" yet may ultimately
result in removing barriers to growth and development. These actions are intended to complement the musical techniques
and serve a larger therapeutic purpose.
The philosophical approach to treatment could best be called eclectic, selecting elements of various methods and sources,
including movement, art and drama. Over the years, this approach, with its emphasis on a client-directed process, has
been found most effective in enhancing the natural development of abilities while maximizing independence and
generalization of skills. Spontaneity, flexibility and a desire to improve my own knowledge and skills are fundamental to
my treatment approach.
The key priorities of the Music Therapy for Life treatment are:
Music Therapy for Life was established:
- To provide preventative and rehabilitative Music Therapy services at reasonable fees to individuals and
organizations in the Kansas City area - To promote the proven therapeutic value of professionally administered Music Therapy services from an
educationally qualified and clinically trained Music Therapist
Focus and Philosophy
Music Therapy for Life's primary focus is to continually educate the public and provide quality, cost-effective Music
Therapy services to individuals who may benefit from them. Its goal is to act in the best interests of the individuals being
served, under all circumstances. This may result, at times, in actions which appear to be "non-musical" yet may ultimately
result in removing barriers to growth and development. These actions are intended to complement the musical techniques
and serve a larger therapeutic purpose.
The philosophical approach to treatment could best be called eclectic, selecting elements of various methods and sources,
including movement, art and drama. Over the years, this approach, with its emphasis on a client-directed process, has
been found most effective in enhancing the natural development of abilities while maximizing independence and
generalization of skills. Spontaneity, flexibility and a desire to improve my own knowledge and skills are fundamental to
my treatment approach.
The key priorities of the Music Therapy for Life treatment are:
- Fostering a positive client/therapist relationship
- Empowering clients and families as well as the therapist
- Reducing fear and encouraging reasonable expectations
- Focusing on ongoing processes and techniques instead of specific activities
- Applying neurological concepts to the use of music in treatment
- Approaching behavior as a form of communication
- Maintaining the dignity and integrity of each individual
Mission Statement
& Philosophy
& Philosophy
