Substance Abuse Recovery

Substance Abuse Recovery

Service Overview

CATPB’s substance abuse recovery program offers a supportive and creative environment for self-expression and group cohesion through the use of music therapy.  Our board-certified music therapists utilize music-based interventions to provide structure where both musical and non-musical concepts can be explored.

Music therapy goals in substance abuse recovery settings
  • To facilitate group cohesion
  • To increase self-expression
  • To decrease stress and anxiety
  • To promote relaxation
  • To explore positive coping strategies
  • To enhance self-esteem/self-worth
  • To enhance mood
  • To encourage creativity
  • To improve impulse control
  • To promote wellness
  • To promote physical activity
  • To improve concentration and focus
  • To decrease depression
Music therapy techniques
  • Song writing
  • Active music making
  • Music for relaxation
  • Passive music listening
  • Lyric analysis
  • Rhythm interventions
  • Music and movement
  • Music and imagery