No Cost Music Therapy Sessions for Mental Wellness during COVID-19

Snohomish County Music Project has received funds from Snohomish County to provide music therapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic at no cost.  This funding is anticipated to be available until COVID restrictions are lifted, and sessions will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis until we are at maximum capacity. 

Music Therapy Sessions for Mental Wellness

Trauma, loss or mental health challenges can make it difficult to connect with others and cope with the challenges and uncertainties of life. The current state of national emergency can add to this by increasing anxiety and feelings of isolation and restricting access to social support.  Due to generous funding from a county grant, Snohomish County Music Project is able to offer remote music therapy sessions through video chat at no cost to you during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 What is Music Therapy?

Music therapy is an evidence-based therapy that uses music-making, music listening,  music-writing, and other musical experiences to work on therapeutic goals.  During music therapy sessions, a board-certified music therapist will work with you to create and use music in ways that are specifically tailored to your goals.  Music therapy can help you:

·  reduce anxiety

·  increase self-awareness/gain insight

·  develop thinking and problem-solving skills

·  develop tools for regulating mood

·  build skills that help you connect with others

·  cope with and process feelings of loss

·  cope with sudden life changes and transitions

Why Music?

Music therapy is unique in that it primarily uses music, instead of verbal techniques, to help you gain awareness and achieve your goals.  This type of therapy can be useful because it:

·  can be effective for people who don't respond to other types of treatment

·  can work with other types of therapy to address the entire person

·  involves interacting with something that already feels familiar and safe

·  is an active therapy that involves in-the-moment interactions and problem-solving

·  is personalized and tailored to your specific needs.  

No musical experience is required to benefit from music therapy.  

For more information, contact the Snohomish County Music Project at  info@scmusicproject.org or (425) 258-1605.  .