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Music Therapy!

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Hope All of You are keeping well and Happy. As usual I am keeping in Good Health and moving forward doing my usual, activities. I began Writing an article on Publishing as I am an Author and also a Publisher. That I decided to rewrite some of the old articles with added knowledge and the changes The world has gone through and I wrote about “Languages and that went on to quite a few posts on that and I came upon Speech Therapy Because of that I wrote about CBT Therapy. And now a lighter subject “”Music Therapy!

Music therapy is a form of treatment that uses music within the therapeutic relationship to help accomplish the patient’s individualized goals. This evidence-based approach involves techniques such as listening to, reflecting on, and creating music under the guidance of a trained music therapist. It’s not necessary to have a musical background to benefit from music therapy. People of all ages, from children to adults, may find it is a good fit for their therapeutic needs.


When It’s Used

Music therapy is often practiced one-on-one, but it can also be used in group settings, such as a correctional facility, It is generally most effective when used in combination with other therapies. Music therapy can help people manage variety of health conditions.

Music can also have powerful effects on a person’s psychological health. It can influence anyone’s mood, causing a range of effects from providing comfort to soothing to boosting energy. Studies have shown that music therapy can be particularly helpful for people who have stress.

Other psychological benefits of music therapy include:

  • Lifting one’s mood
  • Increasing joy
  • Reducing anxiety
  • Regulating emotions, particularly difficult ones
  • Facilitating self-reflection

How It Works

People have long appreciated the healing power of music. Music therapy continues to feel more confident, joyful, and connected. people can still enjoy these benefits, as music can stir emotion, prompt discussion, facilitate expression, and lower stress. Music is processed and produced through a different pathway than verbal speech; bypassing that pathway allows patients to express themselves, communicate with loved ones, and experience the world more vibrantly.


What to Expect

After an initial assessment, a therapist will tailor techniques to fit a client’s musical ability, interests, and specific needs. One approach is to create music—humming a nostalgic tune from one’s childhood, singing as part of a choir, or improvising on instruments such as the drums, piano, guitar, or chimes.

If the client is able to discuss the experience, a therapist might ask what memories the sounds provoke or what they’re feeling. The pair might listen to a song together and discuss the emotions and memories the song. Or the client might write a song, which can illuminate a character or issue in their lives. The therapist could engage the client in breathing exercises, with or without music, to release tension and calm anxiety.

All of these exercises allow the therapist and client to explore the psychological, familial, social, cultural, and spiritual components of the person’s inner world. And clients don’t need to have any musical training or talent; the practice doesn’t focus on technical skills but employs music as a tool for reflection and communication.

What to Look for in a Music Therapist

While music therapy may not be a helpful approach for everyone, many people have found it beneficial Seeking out a therapist with whom the client feels a connection is also valuable. Creating a strong foundation of trust and appreciation can help an individual embrace the process and find success in therapy.

You may want to ask the music therapist a few questions before getting started:

  • How would they help with your particular concerns?
  • Have they dealt with this type of problem before?
  • What is their process?
  • What is their timeline for treatment?

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Take Home Message
We all have the capacity to adapt and to achieve our personal expectations. we raise the bar in relation to our own potential and push ourselves to achieve Higher things. The therapeutic alliance has been shown to affect treatment outcomes across a range of conditions, therapeutic modalities, and contexts. In other words, a greater sense of social connectedness rooted in caring for others, connecting with the community, and finding a sense of purpose is linked to improved mental health and well-being. Lots of picture Quotes about lot of things you can do. Happy Reading 🙂

The coloured Topics in Green, if you “Click” on them “Will take you to other different posts of Mine which you will be able to find more information and even Pronunciation”. I have another website with “My own little Poems and Pictures of some of My Hobbies” if you are interested on seeing, “What else I am doing” you can have a look at: https://deepanilamani.com/

As always, it is all free”. You can share and pass it on also for others who can benefit from this post. I hope All those who Read will be able to make the maximum use of all these facts and make, “Your Lives More Healthy and able to Lead Better lives in Happiness and Peace”. I wish it to be so as,” Peace which is our Ultimate Goal ❤

May Gods Blessings Be Upon You ❤

Thanking The i net for the pictures ❤

Deepa Nilamani ❤


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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy!

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Hope All of You are keeping well and Happy. As usual I am keeping in Good Health and moving forward doing my usual, activities. I began Writing an article on Publishing as I am an Author and also a Publisher. That I decided to rewrite some of the old articles with added knowledge and the changes The world has gone through and I wrote about “Languages and that went on to quite a few posts on that and I came upon Speech Therapy Because of that I am going to first write what Therapy is about and now about CBT Therapy!

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term form of psychotherapy based on the idea that the way someone thinks and feels affects the way he or she behaves. CBT aims to help clients resolve present-day challenges like depression or anxiety, relationship problems, anger issues, stress, or other common concerns that negatively affect mental health and quality of life. The goal of treatment is to help clients identify, challenge, and change thought patterns in order to change their responses to difficult situations.

Originally called simply “cognitive therapy,” what is now CBT helping depressed patients recognize and challenge their automatic negative thoughts had a positive impact on their symptoms. Though it was originally designed to treat depression, since its inception CBT has been found to be effective for a wide range of mental health conditions and day-to-day psychological challenges, and is recommended as the first-line treatment for disorders including depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

When It’s Used

CBT is appropriate for children, adolescents, and adults and for individuals, families, and couples. A large body of research has found it to be either highly or moderately effective in the treatment of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, general stress, anger issues, panic disorders, agoraphobia, social phobia, eating disorders, and childhood anxiety and depressive disorders. CBT may also be effective as an intervention for chronic pain conditions and associated distress. CBT can be used alone or in conjunction with psychiatric medication. Some studies have found that CBT and medication are equally effective in treating depression.

Specialized forms of CBT may also be used to treat specific conditions. For example, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I, has been found to be a highly effective short-term treatment for chronic insomnia; it is now the recommended first-line treatment for individuals struggling with insomnia. Another example is enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT-E, a form of CBT specifically designed to treat eating disorders. Brief cognitive behavioral therapy, or BCBT, is a shortened form of CBT used in situations where the client is not able to undergo a longer course of therapy.

What to Expect

CBT is a structured form of psychotherapy that can occur in a relatively short period of time—often between 5 and 20 weekly sessions, generally around 45 to 50 minutes each. CBT usually starts with one or two sessions focused on assessment, during which the therapist will help the client identify the symptoms or behavior patterns that are causing them the most problems and set goals for treatment. In subsequent sessions, the client will identify the negative or maladaptive thoughts they have about their current problems and determine whether or not these thoughts are realistic. If these thoughts are deemed unrealistic, the client will learn skills that help them challenge and ultimately change their thinking patterns so they are more accurate with respect to a given situation. Once the client’s perspective is more realistic, the therapist can help them determine an appropriate course of action.

CBT usually concludes with a session or two of recapping, reassessing, and reinforcing what was learned. If necessary, someone may return to therapy for periodic maintenance sessions. Along the way, clients will most likely be given “homework” to do between sessions. That work will typically include exercises that will help them learn to apply the skills and solutions they came up with in therapy to real-world situations in their day-to-day life.

While cognitive behavioral therapy may sound simple it can be quite challenging in practice. Our patterns of thinking are often deeply entrenched and habitual—and as with any long-standing habit, it can be a process to replace one thought pattern with a new, healthier one. And while clients undergoing CBT will likely not spend a large amount of time exploring their childhood or past, they may still be asked to examine thoughts and behavior patterns that they may find not that pleasant. As in all types of therapy, it is important to work with a therapist with whom one can be open and honest 🙂

How It Works

CBT integrates behavioral theories and cognitive theories to conclude that the way people perceive a situation determines their reaction more than the actual reality of the situation does. When a person is distressed or discouraged, his or her view of an experience may not be realistic. Changing the way clients think and see the world can change their responses to circumstances.

CBT often targets cognitive distortions, or irrational patterns of thought that can negatively affect behavior. Common cognitive distortions include all-or-nothing thinking (seeing everything in black-and-white terms and ignoring nuance), catastrophizing (always assuming the worst will happen), and personalization (believing that the individual is responsible for everything that happens around them, whether good or bad).

For example, someone who is prone to catastrophizing may assume that a friend who doesn’t text them back right away is angry at them, potentially leading them to withdraw socially, lash out at the friend, ruminate, or otherwise behave in a non-productive way. Using CBT, they may learn to recognize their tendency to jump to the worst possible conclusion—and the next time their friend does not return their text, they can remind themselves that the friend has always returned texts in the past and may simply be busy. Such reframing can help someone refrain from engaging in counterproductive behavior.

CBT is rooted in the present, so the therapist will initially ask clients to identify life situations, thoughts, and feelings that cause acute or chronic distress. The therapist will then explore whether or not these thoughts and feelings are productive or even valid. The goal of CBT is to get clients actively involved in their own treatment plan so that they understand that the way to improve their lives is to adjust their thinking and their approach to everyday situations.

What to Look for in a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

CBT is among the most widely-utilized therapeutic approaches, so many people are able to locate a therapist in their area who practices it, but CBT has also been found to be effective when delivered online. There is no particular certification or license required to practice CBT, but clients are advised to look for a credentialed mental health professional with specialized training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy. In addition to confirming these credentials, it is important to find a therapist with whom one feels comfortable, as CBT is a collaborative process and a strong therapeutic alliance is critical to its success.

How to Ask for Help

While being resourceful is an important part of resilience, it is also essential to know when to ask for help. During a crisis, everyone can benefit from the help of psychologists and counselors specially trained to deal with crisis situations. Other potential sources of assistance include:

  • Books: Reading about people who have experienced and overcome a similar problem can be motivating and suggest ideas on how to cope.
  • Online message boards: Online communities can provide continual support and a place to talk about issues with people who have been in a similar situation.

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Take Home Message
We all have the capacity to adapt and to achieve our personal expectations. we raise the bar in relation to our own potential and push ourselves to achieve Higher things. The therapeutic alliance has been shown to affect treatment outcomes across a range of conditions, therapeutic modalities, and contexts. In other words, a greater sense of social connectedness rooted in caring for others, connecting with the community, and finding a sense of purpose is linked to improved mental health and well-being. Lots of picture Quotes about lot of things you can do. Happy Reading 🙂

The coloured Topics in Green, if you “Click” on them “Will take you to other different posts of Mine which you will be able to find more information and even Pronunciation”. I have another website with “My own little Poems and Pictures of some of My Hobbies” if you are interested on seeing, “What else I am doing” you can have a look at: https://deepanilamani.com/

As always, it is all free”. You can share and pass it on also for others who can benefit from this post. I hope All those who Read will be able to make the maximum use of all these facts and make, “Your Lives More Healthy and able to Lead Better lives in Happiness and Peace”. I wish it to be so as,” Peace which is our Ultimate Goal ❤

May Gods Blessings Be Upon You ❤

Thanking The i net for the pictures ❤

Deepa Nilamani ❤

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Learning English!

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Hope All of You are keeping well and Happy. As usual I am keeping in Good Health and moving forward doing my usual, activities. I thought of Writing an article on Publishing as I am an Author and also a Publisher. After writing from 2015 to 2025 I have written 389 posts up to now! That I decided to rewrite some of the old articles with added knowledge and the changes The world has gone through and now it is about “” Languages “Languages!I have not written before, so this is a new post And then I wrote English as a International language English as an International Language!

Xylophone

Zebras are African equines with distinctive black-and-white striped coats. Zebra stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. Zebras inhabit eastern and southern Africa and can be found in a variety of habitats such as savannahs, grasslands, woodlands, shrublands, and mountainous areas. Zebras are primarily grazers and can subsist on lower-quality vegetation. 

The giraffe is a large African hoofed mammal belonging to the genus Giraffa. It is the tallest living  animal and the largest on Earth. It is classified under the family Giraffidae, The giraffe’s distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, and spotted coat patterns.

Jellyfish, also known as sea jellies or simply jellies, Jellyfish are found all over the world, from surface waters to the deep sea.

The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat currently found only in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; a short, rounded head; round ears; and a dark, hairy tuft at the tip of its tail. The lion inhabits grasslands, savannahs, and shrublands

The giant panda also known as the panda bear or simply panda, is a bear to China. It is characterised by its white coat with black patches around the eyes, ears, legs and shoulders. Its body is rotund; adult individuals weigh 100 to 115 kg,

Rabbits or bunnies are small mammals (which also includes the hares), They are familiar throughout the world.

A yo-yo (also spelled yoyo) is a toy consisting of an axle connected to two disks, and a string looped around the axle, similar to a spool. It is an ancient toy with proof of existence since 440 BC. The yo-yo was also called a bandalore in the 17th century. It is played by holding the free end of the string known as the handle the middle or ring finger allowing gravity (or the force of a throw and gravity) to spin the yo-yo and unwind the string (similar to how a pullstring works). The player then allows the yo-yo to wind itself back to the player’s hand, exploiting its spin (and the associated rotational energy). This is often called “yo-yoing” or “playing yo-yo” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo-yo

Bright multicolored musical instrument The xylophone (from Ancient Greek ‘wood’ and sound, voice’; lit. ’sound of wood’ is a musical instrument in the percussion family that consists of wooden bars struck by mallets. Each bar is tuned to a pitch of a musical scale, in the case of many African and Asian instruments, in many western children’s instruments, for orchestral use.

Zebras are African equines with distinctive black-and-white striped coats. Zebra stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. Zebras inhabit eastern and southern Africa and can be found in a variety of habitats such as savannahs, grasslands, woodlands, shrublands, and mountainous areas. Zebras are primarily grazers and can subsist on lower-quality vegetation. 

Here I have posted another Chart with some different pictures with some different things and animals i have changed some for better looking pictures 🙂

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Take Home Message
We all have the capacity to adapt and to achieve our personal expectations. we raise the bar in relation to our own potential and push ourselves to achieve Higher things. The therapeutic alliance has been shown to affect treatment outcomes across a range of conditions, therapeutic modalities, and contexts. In other words, a greater sense of social connectedness rooted in caring for others, connecting with the community, and finding a sense of purpose is linked to improved mental health and well-being. Lots of picture Quotes about lot of things you can do. Happy Reading 🙂

The coloured Topics in Green, if you “Click” on them “Will take you to other different posts of Mine which you will be able to find more information and even Pronunciation”. I have another website with “My own little Poems and Pictures of some of My Hobbies” if you are interested on seeing, “What else I am doing” you can have a look at: https://deepanilamani.com/

As always, it is all free”. You can share and pass it on also for others who can benefit from this post. I hope All those who Read will be able to make the maximum use of all these facts and make, “Your Lives More Healthy and able to Lead Better lives in Happiness and Peace”. I wish it to be so as,” Peace which is our Ultimate Goal ❤

Thanking The i net for the pictures and Wikipedia for the information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo-yo

May God’s Blessings Be Upon You ❤

Deepa Nilamani ❤



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A Book Corner!

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Hope All of You are keeping well and Happy. As usual I am keeping in Good Health and moving forward doing my usual, activities. Today I thought of Writing an article on Publishing as I am an Author and also a Publisher. And Now I have got this Topic “”A Book Corner””

A reading corner is a space dedicated to developing and fostering love for books and the habit of reading. Reading plays a fundamental role in the cognitive, emotional, and social growth of young children, which is why it’s so important to provide spaces like these.

In this article, I will explore the importance of reading, provide guidance on reading to children, and share tips for creating a reading corner in the classroom. Discover how this environment can benefit children’s learning and development!

  1. Fostering a Love for Reading: Reading corners provide a sanctuary where the joy of reading can be discovered and nurtured. Away from the pressures of structured learning, these cosy areas, filled with a variety of books, invite students to explore different genres at their own pace. The comfort and tranquility of the space make reading a pleasurable activity, helping students develop a lifelong love for literature.
  2. Enhancing Literacy and Language Skills: Regular exposure to books in reading corners significantly boosts literacy. Children who spend time reading independently expand their vocabulary, improve their understanding of grammar, and develop better comprehension skills. This exposure is crucial in the early years when students are mastering the basics of reading and writing.
  3. Encouraging Independent Learning: Reading corners promote self-directed learning. In these spaces, students choose what they want to read, setting their own pace without direct supervision or rigid guidelines. This autonomy builds their confidence in making choices and fosters a sense of responsibility for their own learning.
  4. Supporting Emotional and Social Development: Books can be windows into different worlds and experiences, aiding in the emotional and social development of children. Reading stories about diverse cultures, situations, and characters helps students develop empathy and a broader understanding of the world around them. Furthermore, reading corners can be communal spaces where students share books and discuss ideas, enhancing their social skills.
  1. Providing a Haven for Struggling Readers: For students who find reading challenging, the non-judgmental and inviting atmosphere of a reading corner can be particularly beneficial. These students can practice reading in a relaxed environment, free from the anxiety of being judged or falling behind, which is crucial for building their confidence and skills.
  2. Enhancing Concentration and Focus: In our digital age, where attention spans are constantly challenged, reading corners offer a much-needed respite. The act of sitting down with a book requires concentration and focus, skills that are transferable to other areas of academic and personal life.
  3. Cultivating Imagination and Creativity: Books open up worlds of imagination, sparking creativity in young minds. Reading corners, often decorated to inspire and ignite curiosity, provide the perfect backdrop for students to explore and dream, nurturing creative thinking that is invaluable in their overall development.

In conclusion, reading corners are more than just a quiet spot to read; they are essential spaces that contribute significantly to the intellectual, emotional, and social development of students. They help cultivate a love for reading, build essential literacy skills, and support independent and imaginative thinking. In the dynamic world of education, reading corners stand as a testament to the timeless power of books and the endless possibilities they hold for young learners. Every school should consider them an integral part of their educational offering, a simple yet powerful tool in shaping the minds of future generations.

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Take Home Message
We all have the capacity to adapt and to achieve our personal expectations. we raise the bar in relation to our own potential and push ourselves to achieve Higher things. The therapeutic alliance has been shown to affect treatment outcomes across a range of conditions, therapeutic modalities, and contexts. In other words, a greater sense of social connectedness rooted in caring for others, connecting with the community, and finding a sense of purpose is linked to improved mental health and well-being. Lots of picture Quotes about lot of things you can do. Happy Reading 🙂

As always, it is all free”. You can share and pass it on also for others who can benefit from this post. I hope All those who Read will be able to make the maximum use of all these facts and make, “Your Lives More Healthy and able to Lead Better lives in Happiness and Peace”. I wish it to be so as,” Peace which is our Ultimate Goal ❤

The Topics in Green, if you “Click” on them “Will take you to My other different posts which you will be able to find more information and even Pronunciation”. I have another website with “My own little Poems and Pictures of some of My Hobbies” if you are interested on seeing, “What else I am doing” during my spare time you can have a look at: https://deepanilamani.com/

May God’s Blessings Be Upon You ❤

Deepa Nilamani ❤

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