Marlborough Music Therapy in Malaysia
A leading provider of Music Therapy Services, Adapted Music Lessons & Piano Lessons
Using Music to Enrich Holistic Development
Philosophy of Care
Marlborough music therapy takes a humanistic approach to care in every session, honouring clients' inner knowing and processes with support and unconditional positive regard. In accepting clients' starting point we can then build and expand towards health and personal growth as guided by them. There is an innate responsiveness to music that exists regardless of injury or disability and is not dependent on musical training.
Yvonne MacSweeny is registered through Music Therapy New Zealand having graduated from University of Limerick in 2004 with a Masters in Music Therapy. She has 20 years experience working with children and adolescents with different abilities and needs including autism, ADHD, anxiety, emotional / behavioural disorders, learning disabilities and developmental needs.
Services
Marlborough Music Therapy offers a variety of services; individual music therapy, adapted lessons, group music therapy for schools and organisations. Our registered music therapists specialise in working with children and young people with Anxiety, Autism, ADHD and Special Needs. Music therapy for reducing stress, improving mood and self-expression.
Music Therapy
Music therapy is the planned use of music to assist with the healing and personal growth of people across the lifespan with identified emotional, intellectual, physical or social needs. Music being a nonverbal language is accessible to all levels of functioning.
Weekly music therapy sessions are designed around the needs of each client in order to enhance learning, enrich experiences and develop effective relationships. In music therapy sessions, the client will engage with a Registered Music Therapist through music relying on various techniques to include improvisation, singing, movement, mastery of an instrument, drumming, composition and lyric analysis. The therapist creatively supports and guides music making through which new ways to communicate, express and relate emerge.
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Adapted Music Lessons
Adapted music lessons are taught by our registered music therapists who specialise in working with children and teens with special needs.
We use our training and clinical experience to come up with creative adaptations for teaching special learners. We strive to help each individual feel successful when learning the instrument and enjoy the experience. We provide lessons on the following instruments: Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, African Drums & Voice.
In addition to acquiring the skills to play the instrument, your child will have the opportunity to work on: improving receptive language skills, improving fine motor skills, and increasing sustained attention and impulse control. They’ll also have the opportunity to develop their musicality and self expression through improvisation and composition.
Piano Lessons
Half hour Individual lessons are offered weekly. You can learn for fun or have the option of sitting exams through Trinity or ABRSM, preliminary grade through to grade eight. Yvonne has thirty years experience teaching piano.
How is Music Therapy effective?
At Marlborough Music Therapy, individual and group sessions offer a space to address challenges related to developmental and / or  psychosocial needs. A four week assessment is carried out informing the subsequent treatment plan which compliments the work of a multi-disciplinary team. To refer please get in touch.
Benefits and outcomes when referred for social, emotional reasons.
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​Develop age appropriate social skills
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Increase self regulation
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Promote sensory integration
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Improve learning outcomes
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Reduce anxiety
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Nurture a positive sense of self-worth
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Build resilience
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Increase self-awareness
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Improve social interactions for those with autism spectrum disorder
Benefits and Outcomes for Developmental Disorders, including ADHD and Autism.
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Develop self regulation skills
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Support Executive Function skills
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Improve speech
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Increase confidence & self-esteem
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Improve communication abilities
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Improve attention, learning and memory
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Improve motor skills development
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Increase expressive and receptive language skills
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Increase motivation & success during learning tasks
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Reduce sensitivity and increase tolerance and integration of visual, auditory and tactile sensory stimuli
Music Therapy
Music therapy is the planned use of music to assist with the healing and personal growth of people across the lifespan with identified emotional, intellectual, physical or social needs. Music being a nonverbal language is accessible to all levels of functioning.
How does Music Therapy work?
Weekly music therapy sessions are designed around the needs of each client in order to enhance learning, enrich experiences and develop effective relationships. In music therapy sessions, the client will engage with a Registered Music Therapist through music relying on various techniques to include improvisation, singing, movement, mastery of an instrument, drumming, composition and lyric analysis. The therapist creatively supports and guides music making through which new ways to communicate, express and relate emerge.
Our Services
Individual, Group and Co-Treatment Music Therapy Services
Individual Music Therapy
Individual music therapy sessions are a minimum of 1x/week for 1 hour, which includes 50 minutes of direct therapy time and 10 minutes for processing with families, note taking and cleaning of instruments and supplies to follow safety precautions. A full assessment is conducted and functional goals are developed, tailored to the individual's needs. (These goals can be IEP driven)
In addition to our existing strict cleaning safety precautions and strict illness cancellation policy, we have increased safety measures since COVID-19.
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Group Music Therapy
Group music therapy sessions are at least 1x/week for 1 hour, which includes 50 minutes of direct therapy time and 10 minutes for processing with families, note taking, and cleaning of instruments and supplies to follow safety precautions. Groups consist of 5-8 individuals with similar interests. Group music therapy results in improvements in communication skills, growth in self-esteem, enhanced coping mechanisms & nurturing healthy self-identity.
Co-Treatment Music Therapy
Co-treatment is a session in which the music therapist collaborates with another health professional on the individual's interdisciplinary team such as Speech Language Therapist, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
Mental Health & Well-Being
Mind your mind
Music therapy can be a valuable tool in the journey to gain and sustain mental health and well-being. Through individual or group sessions, a client has the space to address challenges with positive outcomes including;
Reducing anxiety, agitation & depression; Increasing self-confidence and empowering decision making; Developing coping strategies and relaxation techniques; Enhancing interpersonal relationships and reducing isolation through group work; Gaining a greater awareness of self and of self in relation to others; Developing social and communication skills.
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