Yes! She did a great job explaining music therapy and how incredibly broad it is! As a music therapist it’s SO HARD to explain to people that this is a real profession. And she said it best “there are NO two therapy session that look the same” I personally have worked mostly with ASD and other developmental disabilities. But there are SO MANY people that can benefit from a certified therapist working with them. ❤️
May I ask a question? I have Major Depressive Disorder and am dealing with a lot in my life. I've been thinking a lot about like art therapy and music therapy because it sounds interesting--is it something for someone like me? Do you think I would benefit as well?
Shantelle Piki the short answer is Yes! I think it is worth a shot. I will say that like any therapy, finding the right therapist is the most important part. If you try it and it doesn’t feel right, don’t be afraid to ask for a referral to another music therapist or art therapist. Sometimes people just don’t fit well together. But yes, music therapy has been incredible useful for people with depression and other psychological struggles. I’d definitely suggest it!
You're welcome! I'm using your Santa Baby video with a group of 3 young women I work with as a guide for a performance in our holiday concert -- they all use ASL as their primary form of communication and so they're using your video to learn the song and perform it in a few weeks!
So I started listening to music deemed for therapy at certain herz levels. Some for anxiety and depression, another for focus. It actually seems to be helping me. Is this similar to music therapy? Is this a placebo effect because I "want to get better" so I'm believing it type of thing? I played instruments when I was younger so I'm aware that music has affects on many areas of the brain but I'd never heard of music therapy prior..
Wow this is a great resource!!! I'm a music therapist and it was great to see all the concrete examples! I find people are often confused about what music therapy looks like since what we do is often so different from what people think of when they think of "therapeutic" music. Thanks for this and for featuring a board-certified music therapist in your explanation!
Thank you SO MUCH for making this video. I'm a music therapy intern and a real problem within the music therapy profession is advocacy and misinterpretation of what music therapists do. You did an amazing job showcasing a real music therapist (btw to viewers, she was an NMT music therapist meaning she has pursued continuing education in how music effects the brain on a neurological level and how to use that with people suffering from TBI, stroke, neurological disorders, etc)
Oh my goodness! Two of my favorite RU-vidrs discussing an underrated topic that is so close to my heart (and ears💕🎶)! So excited to watch Thomas’ video about Steven Universe/Relationships after this.
I'm so glad this collab came to life! I have anxiety issue so I love Sanders Sides, and Kati's videos helped me so much in so many ways. Thanks for the vid, as always.
Music bridges the reaction and feeling centers of the mind - which is very helpful when used strategically. For example, listening to triggering songs locks me in the sad emotions; not helpful. It also heightens the sensitivity if the reaction center, which us not helpful with CPTSD. However, it is very useful to mindfully consider what songs, styles of music, and music events fill us with wonder and delight or joy, or creativity, even inspiration and resilience! For me, I joined a symphony chorus, attend the SF Symphony and ballet, and no longer listen to certain songs that are melancholy. If a song does trigger me, I notice it, and see if I can discern why. Following that with journal venting can decrease its ability to trigger in the future, and keep it in the cognitive arena. Jazz, classical, Celtic, and yodeling classics are really great!
Victoria Lewis I like the suggestion of journaling when something triggers that sort of response. I really like this comment Sharing my own experience, I’ve found that making playlists specifically curated for times when I feel down has helped me. I haven’t had a way to describe it but it feels like it activates something in me that helps me to have resilience. I specifically choose songs that can serve as a vehicle for me speaking to myself kindly, gently, when I’m upset or feeling low on self worth. I choose stuff like Sleeping at Last and Vienna Teng... songs that carry messages that I want to deliver to myself when i need them. I know there are some people who find listening to sad, angsty, or venty music to be cathartic, but I feel like I can’t get that catharsis out of it most of the time. At one point, i heard some songs that really triggered some bad feelings, and felt like they were a dangerous zone to venture into. I put them into a playlist I titled “toxic waste- tread with caution” and I don’t really know why I did that. I guess I just wanted to isolate them and identify why they affected me. And also I put them in a playlist for the purposes of not listening to them unless I wanted to venture into mucky waters. when I took the songs that triggered me and put them into a playlist, it kind of took away their shock power or surprise, which in a way, lessened their effect on me.
I have worked mostly with the elderly and those living in skilled nursing facilities. There are a lot of amazing tricks that music can do to help people. It's endless.
I remember in a Younow stream a while ago you asked who we'd like to see on the channel. I said Thomas Sanders and you said that you've met him and that you would like to do a video with him. So, I was so excited to see this video! ❤
I’ve been to a psychiatric hospital and there is a music therapist on the ward. For my depression/ Borderline Personality disorder she helped me understand how I can listen to music in a certain way to calm my mood as well as how I could use music to express my emotions to others like if I couldn’t find the words I could use a song instead. For my anorexia and now bulimia she helped with meal support with music. She is really great and specializes each session to suit everyone
I got so excited when I saw this video go up!!! I’m currently studying music therapy in college and most people I talk to have no clue what it is. I’m happy to help them understand but it’s also great to have this out there to spread the word and advocate!
I think for ppl like me with PTSD, anxiety and depression this is very powerful. Especialy when you do music and produce music. This could turn to a inspirational session for songwriting and get in through it. ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ thank u three u were wonderful loved it.
Hi Kati & Tom , fantastic , I would like to also mention to everyone to try an instrument , it may seem daunting at first , like playing a guitar for the first time your fingers may hurt , but take it slow. If keyboards are your grove , then have fun , for the beginner in music exploration , I suggest an inexpensive "arranger keyboard" they have onboard rhythms and all kinds of sound and they are really reasonable in price , often less than 150.00 or less. That would be fine to get you going. Start by pressing a key and hear the sound , try another and notice the difference. Next step would be press 3 white key together / every other one. That is a chord , any 3 white keys when played together is a simple triad or chord. If you know where to find a C note and press every other 2 you have just played a C Maj. chord !! Congrats. Keep that same finger structure and go UP one note >Dm>Em>F Maj.>G Maj.>Am >B diminished. Congrats , you have just played the entire chord set for the key of C. Now do that with left hand and key a melody using your right hand. Hear what sounds good to you. Like Kati and her guest mentioned , music is not meant to be structured , music is meant for fun. Thanks for making this video , when you hear , "music calms the savage beast" , it is so very true. If you find yourself down , pick up an instrument and make noise , as long as you are happy , the rest ( mastering of art ) will come in time. To quote Kati Morton , use music to help you have a "Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body" Take care , thanks to Kati and Sean and there guest , I wish you all a Happy Holiday Season , Gary
Oh my gosh! This has to be one of my favorite videos from you! Thank you so much for having that sweet music therapist on! I have been struggling trying to find real honest information about music therapy. I’m thinking about majoring in music therapy but I’m not sure. This is so awesome! I love love love music thank you so much
Hey Kati, can you answer or maybe do a video on this if you have tine? How do you deal with anxiety at work and leave work at work and not bring that anxiety home with you? I have bad anxiety in general but work is causing it to be bad to the point I'm having panick attacks at work. And I'm constantly thinking about work and if I did this or that etc. So how can I leave work at work?
This is so cool! I’m going to college next year to study music therapy and it’s really really cool to see videos about it, especially when it includes Thomas Sanders who is already so cool and a good role model!
I appreciate this video so much! I studied music therapy for 3 semesters before switching to physical therapy but she did a great job explaining everything!
Music therapy seems like a really creative and expressive form of therapy, which I love! I've worked a little with music therapists before but I'll be honest, I haven't been fully aware of what they do or how they do it. Thought this was a really comprehensive video as an explanation and example of application. alternative forms of therapy and inovation is alwasy welcomed in our profession I feel. We nee dto develop our understanding of therapy and how was can posiitvly impact clients!
My brother used to do music therapy when we were kids. I never understood what they were doing because I was always in another room, so this is really interesting
That was a great video! The dynamic of the people involved put a smile on my face. I had a psychotic episode earlier this year and since then I'm informing myself a lot about mental health. Your videos are very informative and I really appreciate your work. Keep it up!!
I love Thomas Sanders vids and when I saw it was all about music therapy I got super excited. I play in my high school band and plan on doing music therapy later on. Happy to see I got a little intro on what I'll be studying in the future :)
Great video. Amazing information. I've used music and art for years as a form of therapy and meditation. My favorite instrument to play is the drums..followed by piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, and bass. Think you might do a video on art therapy?
Hi Kati☺️ First of all I just wanted to say Thankyou for the community you have created, being apart of it and watching your videos has helped me so much and made me feel a lot less alone! I was just wondering if you could make a video on complex PTSD (CPTSD)? I’ve have been struggling a lot for the past couple of years and wondered why no treatment for depression (thought to be my Illness) was working. I had a troubled childhood mainly with emotional/physical abuse and when looking into how to recover from my past I’ve found that complex PTSD has been mentioned a lot which may explain the lack of improvement during treatment. I just want to know a bit more about it before I go to my GP (I live in the UK) about it! Thankyou so much x
I would have gone to school for this if there had been a school closer to me. As a musician and a psychology student, I really want to incorporate music into my future practice if clients need/want it.
I love this! Wish I could do music therapy. It sounds amazing. I wish that I’d been offered something like this. My life evolves around music and I think it would be wonderful. I ultimately want to be a drama therapist in the future but I love that you made this video. ‘Everything’s safe’ I like that. X
Hi Kati, I have a question. Im Helena and I’m a 15 year old girl in the UK. I have bulimia, get really stressed about school and failing(among many other things). A month ago today I attempted suicide, it was all too much, especially school. Since this happened, I’ve been told that it’s ok if I don’t do as well at school as I have before, and things will work out. But today, I realized that I want more than just an “ok” life. Before things got too much, I wanted to aim high and be a human rights lawyer, but to be honest, since going into therapy, I think I would actually like to become a therapist instead! I love helping people, but I don’t think it sounds possible; the thing in my way is my mental health, and I know it would be a lot of work. Do you think it’s possible to get through schooling and do well, despite this? Xx
blah234 56 hey, I'm from the U.K. too! Do you have twitter or a social media platform I could contact you on? I saw your post and was touched and I know how you feel, I'd like to see if I could help you. I'm sorry you are going though this!
I get it, man! This is cool! Music always helps me calm down when I'm feeling anxious. Maybe it has something to do with my brain waves. I always physically rocked back and forth to music since I was 6 months old.
