Music Therapy Philippines

Music Therapy Philippines News Feature: Philippine Sunday Inquirer

The works of Celeste S. Sanchez, music therapist in the Phillppines was featured in the Philippine Sunday Inquirer.

Our deepest gratitude to Ma. Olivia H, Tripon for recognizing the works of Mrs. Sanchez for Persons with Disabilities.

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Music Therapy Sessions

Celeste S. Sanchez, music therapist with PWD participant

Divine Mercy Mobile Center, is conducting round of FREE Music and Arts Therapy session and the beneficiary are the children of CBR-S.M.I.L.E. (Comunity Based Rehabilitation- Samahan ng mga Magulang na Iniingatan ang Lahat na mga Batang Espesyal) of Payatas, Quezon City. Students ages 5 to 16 will undergo therapy session under the direct supervision of Banal na Awa President, a renowned Philippine Music Therapist Ms. Celeste Sanchez. The first session which started on October 20^th will end on November 10, 2015. The Rotary Club of Ramon of Magsaysay (RCRM) District 3810 headed by President Leo Vedan with the support of Rotary Club of Parramatta City donated tables and chairs and will provide transportation expense for the participating PWD students and parents.

PWDs and parents in action

Divine Mercy Mobile Center, an association dedicated for persons with special needs under Banal na Awa, Gawaing Awa Inc. has been in the forefront of promoting the use of Music Therapy in the Philippines for more than two decades. The integration of music to reinforce positive changes in one’s behavior is proven clinically effective in addressing the mental, physical, psychological, social and spiritual condition of person who undergoes the therapy. Development of speech and decrease in hyperactive behavior are some of the major benefits of Music Therapy. Students do not require specific music ability and it is suitable for all ages, with or without special needs.

Boi Carandang sharing his music with PWDs

Persons with Disabilities (PWD) play significant role in the growth of community and society surrounding them. Unfortunately, many still disregard this fact. This negation drives Banal na Awa VP, Boi Carandang to take further leap by providing livelihood programs to adult and parents of young PWDs. The project seeks to develop the entrepreneurial skills and encourage pro-active participation of both PWDs and their families leading to realistic long-term advantage.

The programs and services will center Information Technology, Arts and Crafts and Print Publishing. PWD participants are assessed based on demonstrated competence. Training will also be given by volunteer professionals to meet the needs for improvement of every member. As a non-profit organization, its sustainability depends on people and institution that can wholeheartedly give their time. You can become one of our partners in doing this endeavor. For more information, please call (02) 875-7762 or 09156156674.

Office Addres:

16 Saint Vincent St. Paradise Village,

Brgy. Sangandaan, Project 8, Q.C.

We welcome volunteer Students or Young Professionals. If you have specialization in the following skills, we’ll be glad to have you.

Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Computer Repair, Information Technology

Voice, Piano or Guitar Teacher

Music Therapy Seminar July 2015

Music Therapy Philippines Seminar July 2015

The Catholic Handicapped Development headed by Father Luke Moortgat sponsored a Music Therapy Seminar Workshop last July 4, 2015 held in Paco Catholic School.

Ms. Mary Ann Rafols (psychologist)

The first speaker Monette Rafols, a Psychologist who talked on Psychology and Music. She explained how Music is used in the Psychology program.

Maricar Sanchez-Magallanes (Educator / Music therapist)

with Father Luke Moortgat and participants

The second speaker Maricar Sanchez-Magallanes talked on the Music Therapy for all ages with demonstration using music for each categories – fetus, infants, children, high school and college students, Adults and Senior Citizens.

Celeste Sanchez (Music Therapist)

The Third Speaker, Celeste S. Sanchez, gave the areas covered by Music Therapy – physical, emotional, psychosocial, intellectual and spiritual. She invited the Special Children present and together with her daughter, Maricar, applied the Music and techniques for each categories and demonstrated the application of Music Therapy for each special cases.