Music Therapy: An Engaging Way to Build Social Skills

This week's Be Well Mental Health Column from Alexander JFS and the Jewish Herald-Voice

Posted
October 27, 2025
Music Therapist Sofia Heyl playing the guitar

Music Therapy: An Engaging Way to Build Social Skills

This week's Be Well Mental Health Column from Alexander JFS and the Jewish Herald-Voice

Posted
October 27, 2025
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Music Therapy: An Engaging Way to Build Social Skills

By Sofia Heyl, MT-BC, Alexander JFS Music Therapist

Thu, Oct 2

In a world full of technology and screens, in-person connection is more important than ever – especially for children. Through developing social skills, children can build the foundation to communicate effectively, form relationships, grow confidence and self-esteem and treat others with kindness and respect.

As children grow up, the foundational social skills they learn in childhood can contribute to their personal well-being, professional lives, resilience and happiness. The same skills also can contribute to their ability to resolve conflict and feel connected to their communities.

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