Music Beginning in the Womb

Apr 01, 2019 General MT Tools & Info

When a music therapist receives a referral for a new client, a lot of the times the parent or caregiver will say, “S/he has loved music since s/he was little.”

Music Therapy Impacts Mental Health

Jan 11, 2019 General MT Tools & Info, Social Skills & Feelings

Music therapists address many mental health goals, which you may not have considered

Stop & Go

Oct 15, 2018 Behavior Ideas & Modifications, General MT Tools & Info

Recently, the mom of a client told me that her son often became upset when an activity “stopped”.

Non-verbal Communication through Music Therapy

Sep 15, 2018 Autism, General MT Tools & Info, Social Skills & Feelings

To be understood. To play “games” and understand the rules. To make up the rules and have them be understood. This is powerful and meaningful therapy.

HCN, Songwriting, & Music Therapy

Aug 15, 2018 General MT Tools & Info, Social Skills & Feelings

One of my clients comes to the music therapy clinic with unresolved anger, rage, and challenging emotional/behavioral issues. I’ve had the honor of helping use music in a way that reflects her feelings of hurt and betrayal.

Learn More About Music Therapy and Gabby Giffords

Jun 15, 2018 General MT Tools & Info

Do you remember our US congressional representative Gabby Giffords? She survived a Traumatic Brain Injury but with the help of a fabulous medical team and a music therapist, she regained her voice.