甚麼是音樂治療？
What is Music Therapy?
音樂治療是一套具臨床實證支持、學術研究為基礎的治療方法。由合資格的註冊音樂治療師，以治療導向使用音樂，達至受助者所需的治療目標，例如：減壓、調節情緒、言語發展、肢體運動及協調、認知甚或社交溝通能力。
音樂治療師將評估及了解個別需要、能力和喜好，制定治療目標及設計內容，並持續審視進展、受助者反應及需要，以提供最適切治療。
Music therapy is an evidence-based allied health profession.
Music therapy is the intentional and therapeutic use of music by registered music therapists (RMTs) to support people to improve their health, functioning and wellbeing. (AMTA)
音樂治療特點
音樂治療目標
Music Therapy Goals
音樂治療師評估及了解受助者的需要、能力和喜好，制定治療目標及內容，持續審視進程、受助者的反應和需要，以提供最適切治療。
Music therapists assess and understand the needs, abilities, and preferences of the clients, establish treatment goals and content, and continuously review the process, the clients' responses, and needs to provide the most appropriate therapy.
情緒目標
Regulating mood
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減壓放鬆 stress relief and relaxation
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處理壓力及焦慮 manage stress and anxiety
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處理憤怒及沮喪 manage anger and frustration
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情緒表達 emotion expression
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重整內在自我及認識 self awareness and attunement
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調節情緒 promote and improve mood
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提升情緒調控技巧promote emotional regulation
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改善情緒行為 reduce psychological symptoms
社交溝通目標
Communication and social interactions
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發展社交溝通技巧 develop social communication skills
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發展語前溝通及聆聽能力 develop receptive language
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鼓勵社交動機、參與及互動 increase social interaction and participation
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提升自我表達 develop expressive communication
言語表達目標
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發展接受性 語言和表達性溝通 develop receptive language and expressive communication
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改善發音、呼吸、語速 improve speech articulation, respiration and speech rate
認知發展目標
Cognition
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改善記憶 Improve memory
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提升專注力 Increase attention
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改善執行能力 improve executive functioning
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改善解難能力 Improve problem solving
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提升主動性 increase initiation and motivation
肢體運動目標
Movement and Coordination
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改善大小肌肉肌能、協調和控制 Improve gross and fine motor function,coordination and control
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發展本體感覺及平衡 Develop proprioception and balance
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改善呼吸 improve function of respiratory system
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處理痛症 manage Pain
以及更多...
And more...
音樂治療做甚麼？
What does music therapy do?
Music therapy techniques include singing, songwriting, instrument play, improvisation, music and movement, receptive music listening.
常見問題
1. 我需要掌握音樂或樂器才能参與嗎？ Do I need musical skills to join music therapy? 不用，音樂治療師會了解你，按你的能力、喜好和需要以適合你的音樂方式達至治療目標。 No. The music therapist will learn about you to tailor the musical experience to your needs.
音樂治療是否適合我？ Is music therapy suitable for me? 音樂治療適用受眾很廣，包括：希望改善心理健康、需要情緒支持、康復中的、有學習障礙的、有言語學習需要或表達能力受限的人等，沒有年齡界限。若你希望以音樂作治療媒介。處理正面對的困難，可以考慮尋求專業音樂治療。 Music therapy is suitable for a wide range of individuals, including those seeking to improve mental health, needing emotional support, in recovery, or facing learning and speech challenges. There are no age limits. If you wish to use music as a therapeutic medium to address challenges you are currently facing, you may consider seeking professional music therapy.
3. 音樂治療前有哪些準備工作？ What happens before music therapy? 音樂治療師會與你討論，了解一切與治療相關的背景資料，包括情緒、健康需要或創傷歷史、背景、語言能力、關係技能等，也會了解你的音樂習慣和喜好。 The music therapist will discuss and gather all relevant background information related to the therapy, including your emotional state, health needs, trauma history, background, verbal and interpersonal communication abilities. They will also seek to understand your musical habits and preferences.
4. 音樂治療師如何訂立治療目標？ How do music therapists establish treatment goals? 音樂治療師會根據你的需要、音樂喜樂和興趣、年齡、發展水平、身體、認知能力、創傷觸發因素等與你訂立治療目標。 Music therapists set treatment goals based on your needs, musical preferences and interests, age, developmental level, physical and cognitive abilities, trauma triggers, and more.
5. 音樂治療會做什麼？ What happens during a music therapy session? 治療師會以你的需要、喜好和能力制定或一起決定內容。我們會創作音樂(作曲、寫詞或即興創作音樂），唱歌或用你的聲線，分享或演奏音樂，反思音樂過程中的感受，隨著音樂跳舞，聆聽音樂或隨音樂作呼吸練習或伸展運動，討論歌詞。 The therapist will tailor or collaboratively decide on the content based on your needs, preferences, and abilities. We will create music (compose, write lyrics, or improvise), sing using your voice, share or play music, reflect on feelings throughout the music process, dance to music, listen to music or do breathing exercises or stretches with the music, and discuss lyrics.
6. 音樂治療後，我應期望甚麼？ What should I expect after music therapy? 音樂治療師會與你評估效果，並確定是否達成了你的目標。 The music therapist will work with you to evaluate the effectiveness and determine if your goals were met.
7. 音樂治療可達到的治療目標？ What are the goals in music therapy? 可參照 音樂治療目標 You can refer to the goals of music therapy.
8. 參與音樂治療有甚麼風險？ What are the risks of participating in music therapy? 在談論您的生活經歷或音樂過程中，或會觸發痛苦/意外的記憶。然而，音樂治療師會陪伴您一起度過這些時刻，幫助您理解和整合這些經歷和情緒，從而促進療癒和成長。 While discussing your life experiences or the music process, it may trigger painful or unexpected memories. However, the music therapist will be there to support you through these moments. They will help you understand and integrate these experiences and emotions, promoting healing and growth.
9. 音樂治療一般包括多少節療程? How many sessions does music therapy generally include? 沒有特定節數，但取決於你的治療目標。 There is no specific number of sessions; it depends on your therapeutic goals.
10. 為何用音樂來治療？ Why is music used for therapy? 音樂是非言語溝通媒介，能透過音色、音高、節奏、聲量等表達不同情感，我們相信音樂會比言語更能深入貼近我們內心世界，探索或表達感受。同時，音樂可引發不同反應，而治療師以治療導向同音樂，來幫助對象達到治療效果。 Music is a non-verbal medium of communication that can express different emotions through tone, pitch, rhythm, and volume. We believe that music can connect more deeply with our inner world than words, helping to explore or express feelings. At the same time, music can evoke various responses, and therapists use it in a therapeutic context to help individuals achieve therapeutic outcomes.
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