In what capacity is music therapy applied when it serves to only enhance existing treatments?

The application of music therapy to enhance existing treatments is best classified as augmentative music therapy. This approach focuses on complementing traditional therapies by incorporating music as a tool to support and improve therapeutic outcomes. The use of music in this capacity does not replace primary treatment methods but rather serves to augment them, potentially increasing patient engagement, emotional expression, and overall progress.

In this context, augmentative music therapy enables therapists to use music to reinforce and enhance other therapeutic interventions rather than functioning as an isolated or standalone treatment. It can empower patients in their recovery by making existing therapies more enjoyable and accessible, thus enhancing overall effectiveness.

The other options imply different roles and levels of intervention, such as primary levels where music therapy is the main treatment or auxiliary where it assists but is less integrated into the primary treatment plan. Intensive levels suggest a more involved and direct application, which is not necessarily focused on enhancement. Therefore, augmentative music therapy specifically acknowledges the role of music in enhancing established therapeutic frameworks.