Proceedings, Oxford, UK (2002) - World Federation of Music Therapy

child through music, the baby also becomes calmer. I really think this is
great for one's mental health [and great for] for the organisation, to open
a potential space for creativity. Anything that is offered with a view to
achieving this is welcome in our project. We always like to try new
things”, says Dr. GERALDINA VIÇOSA.
Aims of the Music Therapy project:
• Open new communication channels between mother and child by
means of music therapy activities;
• Explore the relevance of music therapy experiences to the mother/
child relationship;
• Provide the pregnant adolescent with a realm where she can think
about herself and her pregnancy
• Reduce anxiety
• Provide relaxation
• Develop maternal instincts in the pregnant adolescent.
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