Blue Ridge Music Therapy Services - Cooperative Treatment

Cooperative Treatment sessions are a collaboration between the Music Therapist and another therapy professional, including physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, behavior specialists and psychologists, among others. Cooperative Treatment sessions can be either individual or group treatment. Cooperative Treatment can be provided with Music Therapy as the primary treatment or as a supportive treatment modality. Music Therapy as the primary treatment indicates that the Music Therapy goals are predominant and the other therapy professional provides experiences that support those goals. For example, a child is receiving both Music Therapy and Physical Therapy, but is much more active in Music Therapy. The Physical Therapist will act as a support to the Music Therapist, providing specific techniques and/or equipment for the Music Therapist to incorporate into the sessions and will provide additional support to the child. Music Therapy as a supportive treatment modality indicates that the primary therapy (i.e., Speech, Physical, Occupational, etc.) goals are predominant and the Music Therapy provides music experiences and equipment that support those goals. For example, an individual that has suffered a stroke is in Speech Therapy to regain speech skills. The Music Therapy attends the session to provide music and/or equipment that support the specific skills being worked on and provides additional support to the individual.

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This site last updated 25-Sep-2009