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Music Therapy & Beyond Podcast

A music therapy informed podcast hosted by Giving Song. Each week we bring you different segments all inspired by our broad range of interests and passions. Our vision for this platform is to support the field of music therapy, encourage wellness, and foster a community of learning.

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  • Learning

    1st week of the month is focused on consulting research, literature, and experts to support continuing education around music therapy.

  • Clinical

    2nd week of the month is devoted to in-depth clinical learning and sharing including best practices, ideas, and resources.

  • Wellness

    3rd week of the month is all about wellness. Research, helpful tips & tricks, resources….your health & wellness matter!

  • Music

    4th week of the month is the language we know best….MUSIC! Musician spotlights, resources, songs, instruments, skill building, and so much more!

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A Woodland Walk Guided Imagery | #80

And with each step you take, notice how you feel more and more alive with a bounce in your step…and it’s hard not to grin. Walking feels effortless and invigorating …like you’re gliding upon a magic carpet. Walking along, your tiredness melts away, and more and more you notice feeling renewed … There’s a spring in your step and it feels great to be here.

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“The Stellar One” A Short Story for Kids | #75

Elizabeth reads a children's story for our wellness segment.

Long ago, there was a rock floating through space, searching for where they belonged. They would visit many planets and travel to the farthest reaches of the universe, but would they find what they were looking for? The Stellar One is a tale of self-esteem and self-discovery. Story by Daniel Errico.

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Winter Relaxation: Peace in a Snowstorm | #41

You can still experience the reassurance of fire as its logs crackle and pop, the beauty of snow sparkling in the sun, and the filling warmth of hot chocolate on cold nights. The world is cold, the winter is dark, but you are not without joy. You are not without peace.

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Guided Imagery and Music | #18

GIM is also known as The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music because it was developed by Dr. Helen Bonny. She was a pioneer in the music therapy field and was one of the first people to understand that music has a profound impact on a person’s psyche and went as far as to make it her life’s work to do research on the subject and develop her own method of music therapy.

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