The musicoterapia na Marinha do Brasil

da história do seu surgimento até a prática atual

Abstract

This paper reports the insertion of Music Therapy in the Brazilian Navy and its growth over the years, both in terms of the increase in the number of professionals, as in terms of the scope of services provided. It aims to record the history of Music Therapy in the Navy and disseminate its trajectory among the military and the Naval Family. It presents a brief definition of music therapy practice, history of its development and clinical evidence of some of its main areas of expertise. It highlights relevant facts that make up this history, professionals who were part of this trajectory and activities developed in various areas in the Brazilian Navy. It concludes by emphasizing the valuable contributions of Music Therapy to the composition of multidisciplinary teams, allowing for the expansion of health care and social assistance, bringing music as a differential. Despite advances, it is suggested that the performance of Music Therapy be expanded, so that the benefits of this practice can reach a greater number of users.