Mullingar Music Therapy 2.55

Laura Cahill, BMUS, PGDE Music, MSc Music Therapy (IACAT Registered)

Laura began her musical training in piano and voice at an early age. She graduated from Maynooth with a Bachelor of Music Degree in 2010, and then completed a Masters of Science in Music Therapy in Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, specialising in music therapy intervention with children and adolescents. In 2014 she completed a Professional Graduate Diploma in Music Education in the University of Edinburgh. Laura has been teaching piano for the past six years, and has also taught music in both Primary and Secondary Schools. She is experienced in the use of music therapy with additional support needs, as well as music specialist areas within education.

Music Therapy is the use of music to treat clients with medical, educational, social or psychological needs.

It is an evidence based intervention which helps clients achieve a healthy mind by promoting well-being, confidence and communication through the process of playing music.

Music Therapy works creatively to address non-musical aims with a client or group of clients.
Participation in active music-making is the method by which music therapists are trained to engage and treat clients.
In the field of education, and particularly special education, referral criteria may be more closely identified with educational and developmental goals.
Benefits of Music Therapy
-Promote Wellness
-Express Feelings
-Promote Physical Rehabilitation
-Manage Stress
-Enhance memory
-Improve Communication
-Health/Educational Benefits