The importance of music therapy for the wellbeing of children

Published Mar 7, 2022, 3:43 AM

In this episode:

  • Social and emotional benefits of music and how it can help children with their personal expression
  • How educators can use music as a form of play to engage children and address their needs
  • Long term benefits of music therapy

Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths

Guest: Prof Katrina Skewes McFerran, Director, National Music Therapy Research Unit; Associate Dean, Victorian college of the Arts; Associate Director (Research), Melbourne Conservatorium of Music