Children’s Medicaid Waiver
Music therapy is a powerful tool that can greatly benefit individuals in managing their behavior and emotions. Through the use of music, rhythm, and melody, music therapy provides a safe and creative outlet for expressing and processing emotions. It has been found to effectively reduce anxiety, stress, and depression, allowing individuals to develop healthier coping mechanisms. By engaging in music-making activities, such as playing instruments or singing, individuals can enhance their self-expression, self-awareness, and emotional regulation skills. Additionally, music therapy promotes social interaction and connection, fostering a sense of belonging and support. With its holistic approach, music therapy offers a unique and effective way to promote positive behavior change and emotional well-being.
About The PROGRAM
Music therapy has proven to be an invaluable tool for children who receive the Children’s Medicaid Waiver. These therapy sessions provide a unique and engaging way for children to express themselves, develop their communication skills, and enhance their emotional well-being. Music therapists use a variety of techniques tailored to each child’s needs, such as singing, playing instruments, and movement activities to target specific goal areas in their treatment plan.
If you are a consumer of Lifeways Community Mental Health and your child is part of The Children’s Waiver Program (CWP), you are eligible for music therapy services. CWP makes it possible for Medicaid to fund home and community-based services for children who are under age 18 – this means that Lifeways will pay for your services at Harmony Garden Music Therapy. Please contact your case manager to see if your child is qualified and have them reach out to us if you would like to discuss beginning services.
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What to expect?
Details:
- In-person meeting with a music therapist for a 30 - 45 minute assessment session and a 15 minute discussion to discuss logistics, etc.
- Schedule weekly session times with the music therapist and work towards mutually agreed goals and objectives.
- Cost is free to the family when funded through the CWP.
Some possible goal areas with music therapy interventions are:
- Improved emotional regulation
- Promote socialization
- Increasing self-awareness
- Increase confidence
- Improve quality of life
- Gain additional coping strategies
FAQ's
What is an assessment session like?
When you arrive for your assessment session, you will meet the board certified music therapist who is scheduled to work with you and your family. The therapist may ask questions about what you are hoping to get out of music therapy, what goal areas you would like to work on, and other important information that may be helpful in creating an individualized treatment plan. The therapist will then lead the client in a 45-minute session assessing various domains such as physical, emotional, social, and cognitive goals. At the end of the session, you may ask any questions you have and the therapist may ask any follow up questions. You will receive a written assessment within the first few sessions detailing all observations and goals created.
What can I expect during a music therapy session?
Music therapy is individualized to each client we work with. Sessions may include singing, instrument play, improvisation, song writing, lyric analysis, sharing music, and more.
Does a caregiver have to stay during the session?
Depending on need and comfortability, it is typically up to the family to decide. We have a comfortable waiting room that families can use during the session. We encourage our clients to have as much independence as possible during these sessions, so if at all possible, we try to see them one on one.