Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Finding A Therapeutic Sound Project

By Jaclyn Hurley


A therapeutic sound project is a form of bio-therapy. People trained in the use of music as a tool to help people gain balance in their lives offer an alternative path to health. Rather than using pharmaceutical drugs, invasive treatments like shock therapy, or hypnosis, practitioners use music or other resonant sounds to gently uplift a patient's emotional state.

The emotional state of a person has substantial impact on total health. Actual studies have shown that laughter is good for people. A positive attitude, stress reduction, and social interaction have also been studied and proved to be beneficial. Sound has an effect on the emotions, which people have known for centuries.

The philosophy of this discipline states that all matter has resonance. Since atoms are in constant motion, core vibrations affect the whole system. Bio-feedback research tracks brain waves, muscle reactions, hormonal release (like adrenaline and cortisol, which increase inner tension), voice patterns, pulse rates, and other physical or mental reactions to external stimuli.

Common sense seems to validate the scientific findings. Think of mothers soothing babies with lullabies, or rock bands electrifying whole audiences with a heavy beat and repetitive lyrics. People naturally sway, tap their feet, move their hands and heads, and otherwise keep time with the music, whether peaceful or energizing. Many find the rhythmic roll of waves on the seashore or the sound of water running over rocks relaxing.

Conditions that respond to this form of therapy include mood disorders. Adolescents often become 'moody' under the stresses of the many demands society places on them. Millions of people of all ages suffer from depression, which robs life of meaning and happiness. It's been proved that being depressed is bad for total health. Stroke victims or paralytics often fail to improve when they are really only emotionally crippled.

Many children have trouble focusing, learning, socializing, or communicating with their parents and their peers. It makes sense to try a gentler approach than medication, at least as a first response. Music has no side effects and has been proved to benefit people of all ages who need to engage, relate, or relax. It effects emotions, physical conditions, and mental states in people of all age groups.

Music is not only listening, of course. People find enjoyment, enrichment, and achievement in playing an instrument, dancing or just moving in time to the rhythm, singing, and composing music. Spiritual songs are known to develop peace, a sense of community, and a feeling of connection to outside forces. Therapists believe that each person has a unique resonance and will therefore experience recovery in an individual way. They use their skill to help people find what will help them thrive.

When looking for a project in your city, do a general search online. You'll find background information to help you select a therapist for yourself or a family member. Evaluate alternative practitioners like you would medical doctors, checking references and credentials. There are different levels of therapy, from basic things like dance classes or guitar lessons to intense sessions with a bio-feedback technician.




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