Music in Play Work

It's no secret that music is a good thing. In our play interventions, we use it often and gladly—because it speaks to children of all ages. And to their parents, too.

Just today, music brought us a truly special moment. Everyone in the room spontaneously picked up soft, pleasantly sounding instruments and improvised together for nearly ten minutes. Toward the end, the mother—who had also joined in—was moved to tears. She was overwhelmed by the fact that no one was banging, squeaking, groaning, or suffering… What they created together was music. Music! Beautiful, pure, and full of emotion.

This is one way a play intervention can look—one that aims to connect patients in the room, create a safe space for expressing emotions, and build trust for further shared work.