EMTC presents:
Theme:
The Rhythm of Wellbeing
15th November is European Music Therapy Day! Music therapists, the specialists in the field of music and health, will hold open house events and organise workshops. Special, heart-warming performances will take place. Some activities will be organised in the week before or after the 15th of November. See you!
WHEN & WHERE
Participating countries
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom.
Are you organising an event within the context of the 11th European Music Therapy Day 2024?
Report the following information: when, where, who, what, address of venue and sign up (when applicable).
How to participate?
Join us!
How can you as a music therapist participate in the European Music Therapy Day on the 15th of November 2024?
- First: think about the best way you’d like to present your work. Is it an ‘open house’ ? Do you want people to come in and have a look, or do you want to play together? Is it possible in your field of work that clients contribute to the event? And in what appropriate way can you organise this?
- Try to find colleagues or friends (musicians?) to join in and make it a special happening.
- All activities on or near the 15th of November can be considered as ‘music therapy day events’ (within a week before or after the 15th).
- All activities have to be sent to your EMTC country representative before being mentioned on this website, just to be sure that activities were organised by music therapists.
- You can find the address of your country representative on website www.emtc-eu.com.
- Make use of social media: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter (hashtags #musictherapyday, #musicbegins and of course #musictherapy).
- Get media exposure on (local) television and radio.
- Connect a national celebrity or artist to make this day special.
in your language
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THE RHYTHM OF WELLBEING
Harmonizing Mind and Spirit through Music
“The Rhythm of Wellbeing” is this year’s motto to mark European Music Therapy Day 2024 which captures the essence of how music therapy can support mental health.
This phrase strongly encapsulates the idea that music therapy can create a harmonious balance between mind and body to promote health and well-being. The phrase also underscores the idea that everyone has their own unique rhythm to achieve well-being, and music therapy can help individuals find and maintain that balance through personalized, therapeutic musical experiences. Promoting this motto will raise awareness about the benefits of music therapy in mental health care, encouraging more people to explore and experience the profound effects of music on their mental and emotional well-being.
Music Therapy in Mental Health
Music therapy is an established intervention that utilizes music to address individuals’ various physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. It is increasingly recognized as a valuable tool in mental health care due to its unique ability to engage and affect individuals on multiple levels. This intervention can help patients in mental health care settings by reducing anxiety and stress, enhancing mood, and helping with emotional expression and regulation.
Applications of Music Therapy in Mental Health
Music therapy has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression by improving mood, increasing motivation, and fostering a sense of accomplishment and self-worth. For individuals with anxiety disorders, music therapy can help reduce anxiety symptoms by promoting relaxation and mindfulness. In the context of addiction treatment, music therapy can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation, stress reduction, and relapse prevention. It can also provide a positive coping mechanism and help rebuild social connections. For individuals who have experienced trauma, music therapy can provide a safe space for processing traumatic memories and emotions. Music can help in grounding and soothing the nervous system, which is often dysregulated in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Methods Used in Music Therapy in Mental Health Care
Among many different methods such as active music making, receptive music listening, lyric analysis, or improvising, that can be used in Mental Health Care, we will focus on songwriting methods. Writing songs can help individuals articulate feelings and experiences in a structured way, which can be particularly therapeutic. While making a song, the music therapist helps the client to explore personal meanings and emotions. This can be a powerful way to connect with and express feelings and thoughts.
Benefits of Music Therapy in Mental Health
Unlike some forms of therapy, music therapy is non-invasive and can be a fun, enjoyable experience, making it more accessible to a wider range of individuals.
It is adaptable and can meet everyone’s unique needs and preferences, making it highly versatile. Music therapy addresses the mind, body, and spirit, making it a holistic approach to mental health care.
Conclusion
Music therapy is a valuable modality in mental health treatment due to its ability to address a wide range of emotional, cognitive, and social needs. It offers a unique, enjoyable, and effective way for individuals to explore their emotions, improve their mental health, and enhance their overall well-being.
Localize your Poster and Flyer
This year, we developed the poster and flyer on well-known platforms, with a standard and accessible font – Cambria of various sizes. So all you need is PowerPoint, and if you don’t have that tool, you can easily refine and localize the poster and flyer on the cloud.
Download Powerpoint template:
poster A3 – PosterTemplateEN
flyer A5 – FlyerTemplateEN
Download the template in English and just translate the English words into your language. You can also add your organization’s logo in lower right corner.
Localized poster or flyer export in PDF format. You can use it for your needs, on your website or print it on A3/A5 paper. Please be sure to send a copy of the PDF poster/flyer to info@musictherapyday.eu to be included in the poster collection by participating countries.
Please note that we will only accept contributions that are endorse by your country representative.
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Here is a COLLECTION of contributions received so far.
Organizers of the European Music Therapy Day
The European Music Therapy Day is organised by the European Music Therapy Confederation (EMTC) in cooperation with Croatian Music Therapysts Association (HUM).