People who are in a disadvantaged situation suffer consequences that go beyond the mere fact of their basic needs: they are in a situation of isolation and loneliness, from which it is very difficult to get out by themselves. Music therapy through formal and informal education can help these people rebuild their reality. Therefore, the overall objective of MHS is to go in deep the knowledge and experimentation of non-formal and informal educational tools of this discipline in order to better respond to the universal needs of people in social exclusion. The specific objectives are aimed at achieving an exchange of working methods of the professional of the partner institutions to compare them and learn new Music Therapy techniques and apply them in a context different from usual. They also expect to improve the quality of life, the state of physical, moral and spiritual health of people in social exclusion and / or homeless, lowering their levels of anxiety and stress and helping them in the recovery of self-esteem, overcoming isolation, loneliness and disconnection, not only social, but affective. The group of professionals directly involved in the project include therapists, social action technicians (social workers, psychologists, educators) and skilled laws professionals specialized in the administrative field and project management (national, European and international). All staff has extensive experience in working with people in social exclusion. Moreover, the target population (the users of the various partner organizations of this project) will actively participate in it. The activities that will be carried out will focus on the Music Therapy formal and informal education techniques, being shared among the professional partners to develop joint working tools that expand their knowledge and enable experimentation and for the users to reach a psychophysical wellbeing. An active-participatory methodology in which the transnational meetings will be used in order to plan the sharing of the different techniques of Music Therapy approach tested in the partner associations will be displayed. Its application will be evaluated in different contexts through their experimentation (in the workshops and activities adapted to the different training levels and personal and group characteristics of participants). In addition, the results obtained to ensure implementation of Music Therapy in a disadvantaged socio-cultural context will be processed. Among the expected qualitative results would highlight the acquisition of knowledge about Music Therapy techniques applied to different realities and the possibility of experiencing these innovative techniques to meet the different needs posed the users. It is intended that these techniques can benefit professional’s interdisciplinary teams involved, who will share innovative Music Therapy methodology, and practitioners in the health area from the different participating countries. It is also expected that the application of Music Therapy works to treat imbalances in the behaviour of users and non-formal and that informal education can help them to meet their emotions, stimulating the necessary changes to achieve the comprehensive healing of the person that make possible to improve their socio-professional reintegration. Emphasis will be placed on minimizing the social and personal risks that adversely affect the employability of the most vulnerable people, improving their skills and providing them with tools to become individuals that are more autonomous. In addition, through the mutual enrichment that provides a transnational project, professionals will expand their knowledge and working tools producing a strong impact using explanatory sessions and social networks as platforms, as well as all the institutions with which we work in network in all partner countries.
CONTEXT People who are in a disadvantaged situation suffer consequences that go beyond the simple fact of covering their basic needs: they are in a situation of isolation and loneliness, of which they find very difficult to be able to leave it for themselves. OBJECTIVES The primary objective has been to deepen, progress and disseminate knowledge in the theory and experience of the use of pedagogical instruments and techniques. A secondary objective has been to put together the different work systems of the professionals, checking, collating and contrasting, and forming in them for later use them in unusual circumstances. NUMBER AND PROFILE OF PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS Three have been the entities that have collaborated to make this project possible. Asociación Servicio Capuchino de Cooperación al Desarrollo-Aragón (Spain) has coordinated the proceedings. Through the Centro Social San Antonio it channels the great effort of the Capuchins and of many people of their environment in favour of the most excluded people. Andirivieni Società Cooperativa Sociale di Type A (Italy) aims to guarantee educational action through professionalism and continuity of intervention, stimulating personal development and social integration of citizens, with special attention to vulnerable groups. Verbund sozialkultureller Migrantenvereine in Dortmund, VMDO e.V (Germany) provides support in the protection of minors and advice to the elderly, as well as advice on professional development and labour market projects for professional integration. MAIN ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT Unusual techniques for each entity were experimented, which allowed checking which techniques were the most appropriate with a particular group. With this a musical base, lyrics and choreography were elaborated which, along with the videos recorded in various sessions, served to assemble a short film. Finally, the work methodology of the proven techniques and tools was compiled. The three international travels carried out served to enhance cooperation among partners. In addition, in Spain, a two-day event was organized for professionals and the public. RESULTS AND IMPACT ACHIEVED RESULTS ACHIEVED As a qualitative result, the greater knowledge on the techniques of music therapy by the teams highlights. The professionals have exchanged the work methodology and the techniques experienced, providing to this transnational project a mutual enrichment. In addition, the application of music therapy has served to give greater emotional stability, helping users to identify their emotions, being able to express them and acquire new skills, which have allowed them to make the necessary changes to continue their healing and improve their socio-labour reinsertion. In Spain the experience lived by the beneficiaries has culminated in the performance of a live show facing an unknown audience for them, being able to overcome their fears and insecurities and thus supposing them an empowerment. IMPACT ACHIEVED The impact has been appreciated throughout the entire process, both in the users and in the professionals themselves who have carried out the exhaustive follow-up of the participants. This has confirmed significant changes experienced by the beneficiaries: awareness of their own capacities and difficulties, both internal and external, and increase of their self-esteem and empowerment. This awareness and acceptance have given them the wings to take the reins of their lives with greater autonomy in the search for employment and in the valuation of the importance of training (informal and non-formal) as a mean to achieve it, as well as in the professionals, in which the acquisition of training in music therapy techniques applied to socially excluded populations has left an important mark. With regard to the partners, the dissemination activities have produced very positive effects on public opinion, of recognition and appreciation, not only of the project itself but also of the rigor with which the different entities have worked. Other entities have expressed the validity of this tool, and have thanked that in Spain its presentation has been so practical and plastic. The entities continue to place their trust in us deriving us users to the project. LONG-TERM BENEFITS The sessions have contributed to the inner tranquillity of the users and to that, through this non-formal and informal education, they can overcome their limitations. Teachers and volunteers have helped to lead people to a path of physical and psychological improvement.