Adolescents

The teenage years present valuable opportunities for development and connection during a time of growth and change. A natural gravitation towards music as part of identity-building means that teenagers often respond strongly to music therapy, which provides a supportive outlet for expression, increased self-awareness and reflection.

Music therapy can...

• offer a safe, confidential space for emotions to be expressed in words and music
• explore adolescent-focused techniques such as listening to pre-composed lyrics; life narrative songwriting; genre-specific music-making
• help to reduce anxiety, nurture self-esteem and promote wellbeing
• support the navigation towards independence by offering a trusted therapeutic relationship and the opportunity to feel heard.