Music can help improve your mood and overall mental health.
Some therapists may use a combined approach that involves both active and passive interactions with music.
Find out which option is the best for you.
You may be asked to sing or dance.
Your therapist may encourage you to improvise, or they may have a set structure for you to follow.
You may also use music to explore ways to change how you feel.
Music therapy is often one-on-one, but you may also choose to participate ingroup sessionsif they are available.
People with cancer often need different sources of support to take care of their emotional and spiritual well-being.
Music therapy has been shown to help reduce anxiety in people with cancer who are starting radiation treatments.
It may also help them cope with the side effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea.
You’ll also want to check your health insurance benefits prior to starting music therapy.
They can connect you with practitioners in your community.
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