Aastha Luthra

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About Aastha Luthra

I am a Clinical Music Therapist with over eleven years of experience working across schools, hospitals, NGOs, and care homes. I specialise in supporting the treatment of special needs, disabilities, neuro-rehabilitation, mental health, and oncology. I create individualised treatment plans and provide counselling through art-based interventions, which is a testament to my commitment to personalised care. My Expertise lies in several key areas: Clinical Therapy Intervention: I have extensive experience in applying music therapy to treat a wide range of conditions, including special needs, disabilities, neuro-rehabilitation, mental health issues, oncology, and general well-being. It generally involves therapeutic methods to enhance emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. Sessions may include active music-making, listening, and movement to support recovery and development. Counselling: I am skilled in providing counselling services, particularly in the context of therapy and education. This includes helping children and their parents, organisations, and employees with performance, self-confidence, team collaboration, social skills, focus, and multitasking abilities. Education: With over a decade of experience as an educator, I specialise in teaching different aspects of music therapy such as Fundamentals of Music Therapy - Principles and practices for mental health concerns. Therapeutic Techniques - Active and receptive methods, which involve experiential learning. Clinical Practicum - Creating proposals, making analytical observations of the sessions, and having hands-on experience with clients. Reporting and supporting the treatment plan. Research and Assessment - Evaluating and documenting therapy outcomes. Video Analysis, Developing data for ethical research. Specialisations - Areas such as paediatrics, palliative, or geriatrics. Area Subject- Oncology, Special Need, Mental Health. I am also fond of teaching Music (Vocals) and Physical Social Development in early interventions. Because I have worked with a variety of schools, I am familiar with the Early Years Program (EYP), Primary Years Program (PYP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Cambridge Curriculum. My Ability to lead workshops on music therapy and emotional well-being for universities, colleges, and corporate organisations demonstrates my skill in communicating complex therapeutic concepts to diverse audiences. This ensures that everyone can benefit from my expertise regardless of their background.