How can Music Therapy assist Students in school?
Music Therapy has a long history within the education system. We can work within your school as part of the staff team or as a contracted service to deliver programs that meet identified needs.
Students can be supported to develop skills to:
Express and process emotions.
Reduce anxiety and develop skills for self regulation.
Build resilience and confidence to navigate challenges.
Strengthen social skills through collaborative music-making.
Music Therapy is available for Tiers 2 & 3 of the Victorian Government's Schools Mental Health Menu to help students with identified needs or vulnerabilities and those needing higher intensity mental health support.
Our schools programs use active and receptive music therapy interventions to support students:
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Express and process emotions in a safe, creative environment.
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Develop emotional regulation and stress management skills.
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Build resilience and confidence to navigate challenges.
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Strengthen social skills through collaborative music-making.
The programs align with the Victorian Schools Mental Health Fund by offering a proactive, therapeutic approach to mental health. It addresses key mental health priorities, including early intervention and fostering emotional well-being within the school community.
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Music Therapy
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Victorian Schools Mental Health Menu
Developing Emotional Literacy Through Music Therapy
This 9-week program is designed to support students in developing robust emotional literacy and self-regulation skills. Facilitated by Registered Music Therapists, the program integrates active music-making, rhythmic movement, and music-inspired drawing. By utilizing multi-modal expression, the program provides a “low-stakes” entry point for students, allowing them to externalize internal states without the immediate pressure of verbal language.