WELCOME TO APOLLO MUSIC THERAPY CORK
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything."
Plato
WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY?
Music therapy is an evidence-based clinical practice, and an established healthcare service. It uses a wide range of musical activities to help clients reach goals, such as:
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• Improving communication and social skills
• Working on confidence in group settings and individual settings
• Using music as a way to express emotions, with or without words
• Working as a team
• Improving self-esteem
• Providing a safe and supportive environment for discussion
• Working towards increased wellbeing
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No prior music experience is necessary to benefit from music therapy!
WHAT HAPPENS IN A MUSIC THERAPY SESSION?
A session might include:
• Sharing and singing significant songs
• Relaxation and mindfulness
• Making music together
• Listening to music together
• Opportunities for discussion
• Playing new instruments
• Songwriting
• Opportunities for movement
• Opportunities for quiet time
Sessions are client-led, so each session may look different depending on the needs of the client!
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM MUSIC THERAPY?
Music therapy can benefit clients of any age and from all backgrounds!
Music therapy is currently used in settings such as:
• Special Schools
• Older Adult care homes
• Mental Health Units
• Private settings
• Hospital settings
• Rehabilitation settings
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It can be used in a wide variety of treatments, by itself or as part of a wider treatment plan.
ABOUT ME
CaoÃmhe Nà Chuilleagáin
I graduated from the UL Masters in Music Therapy in 2021 with a First Class Hons.
Prior to this I studied Music and Arts in UCC, as well as teaching guitar, piano, and ukulele.
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During my training I worked in a neurorehabilitation hospital, two special schools, a residential care home for older adults, and an acute adult mental health unit.
Outside of this I have worked and volunteered with clients from a wide range of ages and backgrounds, including work in a direct provision centre, a montessori, a residential setting for adults with intellectual disabilities, day centres catering to older adults with dementia, and more.
I consider my approach to be client-led, humanistic, and resource-oriented. This approach focuses on using and supporting the abilities of the client, and working towards client empowerment.
CONTACT ME
If you have any questions, or would like to book a session, you can give me a call or an email;
Or phone Caoímhe: 083 430 3046