Megan Marks Music Therapy

01/06/2026

A very happy pride month from MMMT. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, & heard. ✨🏳️‍🌈

27/05/2026

For many autistic adults, masking develops as a way to navigate social expectations and maintain safety.
Unmasking is often a gradual process of recognising needs, reducing exhaustion, and reconnecting with an authentic sense of self.✨

25/05/2026

Rhythmic entrainment refers to the synchronisation of biological rhythms with external auditory stimuli, supporting regulation, coordination, & therapeutic connection through music.✨

18/05/2026

04/05/2026

Polyvagal theory explains how the autonomic nervous system responds to cues of safety and threat, shaping emotional & social functioning. In music therapy, intentionally structured elements such as rhythm, tempo, melody, & therapist attunement can support regulation by engaging auditory pathways linked to safety & connection, helping individuals shift from hyperarousal or shutdown toward greater stability & presence — positioning music not only as expression, but as a pathway to regulation.✨

13/04/2026

Music can be a powerful tool for managing stress. Research suggests that listening to music may help reduce stress levels, lower heart rate, and support emotional regulation.✨

23/03/2026

Music & memory are closely linked within the brain.🧠 Research shows that music engages networks involved in emotion & long-term memory, which is why familiar songs can remain accessible even when other memories fade. In music therapy, structured interventions use melody & rhythm to support memory recall, cognitive function, & emotional processing, particularly in individuals with neurological conditions such as dementia.