🎶 *Music Therapy Course – Level 1* (2 months) - Theory and Practice. ✌🏻

🚨 *To watch the introductory lecture for the course and to evaluate the instructor's explanation:* 👇🏻

🎯 Therapeutic music is very important for many psychological disorders in children and adults, helping to release repressed emotions through connection with the music. It is also used in operating rooms to calm the mind, reduce stress, and increase relaxation. 🎭🎹

💌 *Course Outline* 💌

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*1️⃣ First Topic: Introduction to Music Therapy.*
- Definition of music therapy and its basic concepts.

- The difference between recreational and therapeutic music.

- Historical development globally.

- Areas of application and limitations of practice at the beginner level.

*2️⃣ Second Topic: The Psychological Foundations of Music's Influence.*
- Music and emotional regulation.

- Music as a tool for release and expression.

- The effect of rhythm on feelings of security.

- The role of music in improving attention and concentration.

*3️⃣ Third Axis: Simplified Neurological Foundations.*
- How the brain responds to sound and rhythm.

- The limbic system and emotional response.

- The concept of neuroplasticity (introductory).

- The relationship between rhythm and movement.

*4️⃣ Fourth Axis: Music Therapy Models (Foundational Introduction).*
- The humanistic approach.

- The behavioral approach.

- The dynamic approach (introductory).

- An introduction to neuromuscular music therapy (introductory only).

*5️⃣ Fifth Axis: Basic Intervention Techniques.*
- Guided listening.

- Relaxation exercises with music.

- Group rhythm activities.

- Singing as a means of expression.

- Simple improvisation under guidance.

*6️⃣ Sixth Axis: Designing an Initial Therapy Session.*
- Session components.

- Setting a simple, measurable goal.

- Selecting music appropriate for the group.

- Ending the session safely.

*7️⃣ Seventh Axis: Initial Applications for Anxiety and Stress.*
- Supporting children in regulating emotions.

- Stimulating memory in the elderly.

- (Introductory, non-clinical approach).

*8️⃣ Eighth Axis: Practical Project: Developing a model for a complete session.*
- Simplified practical demonstration.

- Discussion and evaluation.

🟣 *Lecturer:* 🟣

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*💟 Dr. Naglaa Mohamed*

- PhD in Psychology specializing in Expressive Arts, Helwan University.

- Master's degree in Philosophy of Education, Ain Shams University.

- Consultant in Art Therapy at Police Hospitals.

🌷 *Course Features* 🌷
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🎶 Access to lecture recordings for 6 months.

🎶 A certificate of attendance for the number of training hours upon completion.

🎶 Access to course materials for each lecture.

🎶 Ample opportunity for practice between lectures.