YJT Task 1
Sherrie Byrd
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March 5, 2016
Purpose: The purpose of this speech is to persuade my audience that music can be used to help with stress as well as pain. I want my audience to see that the use of music in everyday life is good for the mind, body and soul. My central idea is that music is what can be used in the medical field as therapy use for pain, stress relief and in everyone’s everyday life. Intended Audience: My ideal audience for this speech would be those of any age that will be willing to try the power of music. The topic would also be beneficial to a larger group as in doctor, nurses, and anyone in the medical field whom help patients with pain or stress.
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Music is what makes the body feel no pain…..
3 Audience Questions/Responses:
a. Can music be used for chronic pain or acute pain? Music can be used for both chronic and acute pain in the right setting and with the correct supervision. As stated in the article Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, in contrast to acute pain, which requires a pain stimulus to be present, the perception of pain in chronic pain occurs even though no current pain stimulus is present. Linnemann, A., Kappert, M. B., Fischer, S., Doerr, J. M., Strahler, J., & Nater, U. M. (2015)
b. So what type of music reduces stress the best? Well this will depend on what type of music is best suited to your taste. If you have had a long and hard day at work, maybe Mozart classical is best for your or if you are like me I de-stress with upbeat music like the song “Blurred Lines”, by Robin Thicke. It will depend on what the mood is for and the music that is best for you.
c. What hormone in the body is relieved by music? The stress hormone, cortisol. According to the journal The Effect of Music on the Human Stress Response was significant positive changes in cortisol were reported when listening to music before and / or during medical interventions considered stressful (decreases and lower increases in cortisol). Thoma, M. V., La Marca, R.,
Music has been able to entertain the population for as long as it has been around. It is present in restaurants, clubs, and similar environments so that people can be entertained while enjoying time out with family and friends. Although music has a reputation of being a tool of entertainment, it also has the ability to benefit the health and mental state of the listener. Many studies have been conducted to shed light on the positive effects of music therapy and show that music is able to provide an even greater effect than the ordinary treatments alone.President of the Association for Music Therapy states that,“Active music engagement allowed the patients to reconnect with the healthy
Billy Joel said, “I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music” (Music Quotes). Whether we realize it or not, music affects our lives greatly. The only thing for us to question is how. How does music impact your life and the lives of others? What does music do for us? People of all ages benefit emotionally, physically, and academically from music.
There are many different ways that we benefit from music. Music can inspire better self-esteem, and confidence. It’s a great way to set the mood, and a wonderful tool. Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program (Gram, 2005). Music therapy can reach out to anyone, age, race, gender it doesn’t matter. Children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly with mental health needs can benefit from music therapy. As well as, those who have developmental and learning disabilities, those who suffer from Alzheimer's
It is surprising to realize the practice of one small therapy could impact the world in a big and positive way. Music therapy is the practice of using music to better the lives of people with motor, cognitive, and speech disabilities, along with surgical patients. This is achieved by redirecting neural networks in the brain with certain types of music selected for that specific patient. This is not a field for every musician however, only educated students who are board certified should practice music therapy for the safety for the patients. Although many people believe music therapy should not be considered a therapy, it should be considered a mainstream beneficial medical practice and used worldwide. It greatly increases the education of mentally disabled children, surgical patients have a safer option for pain reduction, and it creates employment for people who are interested in a career dealing with music.
Due to the extensive procedures surrounding treatment, patients often experience a variety of physical and psychological symptoms and side effects that negatively impact their quality of life and ability to cope with and manage an illness. Providing a choice of music during a receptive music therapy session may not only distract the patient from negative affective states, but also may provide a sense of autonomy and control over a patient 's immediate environment. The purpose of the essay was to determine whether receptive music therapy can improve two general dimensions of emotional experience and pain in a single session for patients. The guiding research question was: Will participants experience improved positive affect following a music therapy session? In my opinion ,I think the answer is yes. music therapy definitely have a positive effect on patients.
Specific Purpose: My audience will learn why music is healthy and beneficial to your health
A flood of opioids would also explain music's effect on our body. Listening to music is known to raise people's pain thresholds, so much so that in some cases, it can be used to reduce the need for morphine-like painkillers.
One could continue to go on and on with so many historical examples of the therapeutic use of music on the human body. But from the humble beginnings of music, the art of composing has continued to grow drastically over time. Today there is much research and data proving scientifically that music is even more recognized for its benefits and even detriment on the physiological and psychological systems of the body (Cook). Research recently, after about 250 years of separation, is once again uniting medicine, health psychology and
Music is composed of sounds intertwined with melody and rhythm that can have powerful effects on a person. It can help people focus on tasks or calm the mind. Research has shown that music has beneficial effects on the mind, body, and health of a person. A journal article by Rastogi, Solanki, and Zafar (2013) refers, on the contrary, to:
Numerous people around the world experience chronic or severe pain. Twenty-five million adults in America alone have experienced ongoing pain in the past few months and the effects can be numerous (Bushak). Chronic pain like this can cause discomfort, frustration and fatigue as well as having other effects on the overall health and happiness of a person. Some people turn to medicine, but this does not always work; therefore, others turn to different, more holistic, approaches. Many people assume that prescribed medication will always work, but that is just not the case when each body is different and reacts to medication in different ways. Music is one form of pain management, which falls in between the two categories. While music is not a typical form of medicine used to treat chronic pain or pain after surgery, it does have backing in science. Numerous trials have been done to test the effects of music when people experiencing chronic, severe, or surgical pain are exposed to different genres of music. In many cases, music has a very positive, soothing effect on physical pain, making that person feel significantly better.
The purpose of this study was to compare music with standard care to manage pain and distress in a Pediatric Emergency Department. The study found evidence that children who listen to music had a drastically decreased in pain and fear during medical procedures than those that did not listen to music.
Music therapy is a relatively recent development which is becoming increasingly common as an alternative to medicine. “Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed who has completed an approved music therapy program” (“What”). “It involves relationships between a qualified therapist and child; between one child and another; between child and family; and between the music and the participants. These relationships are structured and adapted through the elements of music to create a positive environment and set occasion for successful growth” (“Who”). “Music Therapy can benefit children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly with mental health needs, developmental and learning disabilities. It can also help those with Alzheimer’s disease and other aging related conditions, substance abuse problems, brain injuries, physical disabilities, and acute and chronic pain, including mothers in labor” (“Who”). This is a very widespread therapy option for many people with many different
According to the American Music Therapy Association (A.M.T.A.), music therapy is “the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.” As a generally new and upcoming industry, music therapy is often underestimated. By incorporating different areas of the brain, music can reduce stress, ease
The use of music as a non pharmacological measure can be an essential element in dealing with pain since it is easy and safe to
Music has survived throughout the course of human history because it has always been such a huge part of the human life. Music allows us to feel joy, sadness and fear. It can bring us pleasure, express what we cannot express in words. In fact, no matter what culture, race, or ethnicity you will find music is always present and contains an important role in society. Not only does music affect your mind but it effects our bodies as well. Music can aid in recalling memories, affect our emotions and moods, and surprisingly enough, have various health benefits. This paper will discuss how music can affect our mind, emotions, and our body but most importantly its healing power.