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Music therapy is a lasting form of treatment that allows patients to experience relief from pain and anxiety without medication or going under the knife. It has been used in ancient Greece, Native American culture, World War I & II, and our present day military. Those who are interested in music therapy want to help…

Music therapy provides our young patients with a unique source of comfort and strength. Sam Hawgood, MBBS, Chancellor, UCSF We’d be so appreciative of your help! Visit our contributions page to learn more and support our mission. Read about the benefits of music therapy below, too! Music therapy is a wonderful option for children and teens…

The Peterson Family Foundation believes music therapy has the ability to help alleviate pain and suffering in children and teens while they are in the hospital. Whether kids are listening to music or making it themselves, channeling their emotions into art helps both their mind and body. Music therapy involves a trained and certified professional…

“Music therapy provides a creative way for kids to move through trauma, and to be a kid and a whole child, not just a diagnosis.” Oliver Jacobson, music therapist, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco Here at the Peterson Family Foundation, we work toward our goal to enhance, restore and improve the quality of life…