MusicWorx Toolbox: Music-Centered Wellness in Integrative Medicine Settings

Integrative Medicine Settings: Music-Centered Wellness MusicWorx Toolbox Series By Barbara Reuer, PhD, NMT, MT-BC This is the second book in the MusicWorx Toolbox series.; This toolbox has been field tested and developed over a seven-year period from work at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in La Jolla, California.; The group for whom these sessions were designed includes people participating in a 12-week lifestyle change and/or Healing Hearts programs.; Those in the medicine profession are increasingly supporting integrative and holistic approaches to overall health.; These twelve session plans address the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of the participants.; Participants are introduced to exciting interactive and applicable uses of music as a part of a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. The toolbox includes: 12 detailed session plans with lists of necessary supplies, easy-to-read session format, and other resources (books, CDs, etc.) Over 30 handouts with resource lists, songs, articles, and at-home exercises User-friendly CD with handouts in color for all 12 sessions CD for use in week# 12: "Hope and Managing Anxiety" Uses for the toolbox: While working with groups specifically in an intergrative medicine setting As a template for other music-centered wellness groups For individual session plans which may be easily adapted to meet the needs of your unique clients As a resource for engaging and informational approaches to intentional listening, active music making, relaxation, songwriting, and much more Week 1 - Introduction to Music Therapy to Managae Your Mind, Body and Mood Week 2 - Music Making Introduction to Drumming, Community, and Team Building Week 3 - Using Your Voice as a Tool For Relaxation.; Breathing...Humming...Toning Week 4 - Songwriting. How to Take Control of the Music in Your Life Week 5 - Mandala: The Sacred Wheel Week 6 - Music Making - Improvisation.; I can Play What...Marimba, Slit Drums, and Bells? Week 7 - Relaxation and Guided Imagery. Conscious Listening - Mind, Body, and Spirit Week 8 - The Voice of Healing Week 9 - Lyric Analysis/Creative Arts " By Way of Sorrow" Week 10 - Drum Circle. Herding Cats, Pulling Donkeys, and Pushing Elephants Week 11 - The Sound of Healing Week 12 - Hope and Managing Anxiety