Harris and Long Outreach
Community-Based Creative Arts Therapy
Our Outreach Philosophy
Harris and Long Psychotherapy offers high-quality, creative outreach services to individuals in the community. We strive to meet our clients where they are, building on their strengths as we identify their needs.
Through music, movement, art, and verbal dialogue, we encourage a full range of emotional communication and connection for our clients.
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Music Therapy
Our therapists use singing, playing instruments, and writing music in a therapeutic way to manage a range of conditions and improve your quality of life.
Our Services
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Art Therapy
Our therapists use art therapy to enrich the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making.
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Drama Therapy
Our therapists use role play, voice work, movement, and storytelling to help clients explore and solve personal and social problems.
FAQs
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Clients don’t need any prior experience playing music or singing to fully benefit from music therapy.
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Creative psychotherapy has been shown to be clinically effective in the treatment of Alzheimer's and dementia in areas such as:
- Life transitions
- Memory retention
- Emotional expression
- Cognitive ability
- Self-esteem
- Active involvement
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Building and sustaining of personal relationships
- Depression/ Anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Social interaction with caregivers and families
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Many different techniques can be used depending on the needs and strengths of the client. Instrumental improvisation can help the client communicate non-verbally, especially when words are not the best tool. Improvisational song writing can be used to create a framework for supporting emotional states.
Weaving the words and stories of a client into a song can help to validate and transform the client's experiences. Singing familiar songs can provide a catalyst for intellectually and emotionally stimulating discussions.
Click here to see a video example of a music psychotherapy session.
Example of Services
Here is an example of ongoing outreach services Harris and Long provides in the community.
Click to view a clip of a recent session.
During music and relaxation sessions, which range from 45 to 60 minutes based on client preference, a board-certified music psychotherapist guides participants through therapeutic techniques that foster relaxation, groundedness, and emotional well-being, all while being supported by music. No prior musical experience is required. Sessions are open to children, adolescents, and adults, and are thoughtfully tailored to the unique strengths and needs of each group.
These distinctive sessions have been offered in schools across the tri-state area, providing teachers and staff with a much-needed opportunity to pause, reconnect with themselves, and find respite from the demands of their vital—and often under-recognized—roles through music and relaxation.
Singing Familiar Songs
can provide a catalyst for intellectually and emotionally stimulating discussions
Improvisational Song-writing
can help create a framework for mirroring and supporting the client's stories and emotional states
Instrumental Improvisation
can help the client communicate non-verbally, when words are not accessible
