Memorial Day… a #MusicTherapy Tribute
Memorial Day, previously known as Decoration Day, began after the Civil War to honor the fallen Union and Confederate soldiers. Many men and women have fought and died protecting our country and...
View ArticleHolding onto the Music: 5 Ways #MusicTherapy Aids with #Alzheimer’s Disease
Not only is summer fast approaching, but June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. I’m sure that almost every person who reads this knows of someone who has lived with or currently is living with...
View ArticleMusic, Physical and Occupational Therapists: How We Can Work Together
As the music therapy profession grows, so does the opportunity for collaboration among other therapists. This post will address two specific therapists in particular: physical therapists (PTs) and...
View Article#MusicTherapy and #SocialSkills… 4 Reasons Why They Are A Perfect Match
Social skills are an area of interest for many therapists and their clients. Not only are social skills a vital area of development for children, adults may still be working on developing these skills...
View Article3 Reasons to Consider #MusicTherapy
Choosing a type of therapy can be a tough decision. There are so many options for types of treatment and therapies one may become feeling overwhelmed. However, there is one type of therapy that you...
View Article#MusicTherapy: Did You Know It’s Cost Effective?!
Let’s face it. Therapy is expensive. Especially if you don’t have insurance, then it’s a whole other realm of expensive. Fortunately, music therapy doesn’t have to be unobtainable to those who truly...
View ArticleHave You Considered Group #MusicTherapy? Check Out the Benefits!
Just as other therapies, music therapy can be offered individually or with a group of people. Though individual therapy is great and is designed specifically for the individual being treated, groups...
View ArticleDon’t Let it Scare You! #MusicTherapy Won’t Bite!
Halloween is just around the corner and I have been up to my eyeballs in music and interventions revolving around this “spooky” holiday. However, even though I have been singing about witches, ghosts...
View ArticleSo You Wanna Be a Music Therapy Advocate…. Join the Project! #MTAdvocacy
January is Music Therapy Advocacy month which means that music therapists across the country are working extra hard to spread awareness about our profession. We advocate so passionately so that music...
View Article#MusicTherapy in Action: A Thursday Therapy Tune Special
In the spirit of Music Therapy Advocacy Month, I felt that sometimes it is best to see music therapy in action in order to understand it. Therefore, today’s Thursday Therapy Tune features an amazing...
View ArticleStress & Anxiety: How Can Music Help?
I am sure that every single person that reads this has turned to music on a stressful day. Music serves as a great distractor, a channel for expression and a go-to for increasing relaxation. But did...
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