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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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Considerations for Explicit Music Content | #4

With the advent of instant and unlimited music streaming and headphones, it may be hard to keep tabs on what music kids and adolescents are consuming for almost 15 hours a week. A question that many parents ask, and some may not know to ask is- how does explicit content in music affect my child? And for music therapist’s out there, when utilizing songs with explicit content, or entering into lyric based discussions- it’s important to know how your client’s preferred music may be influencing their behaviors and attitudes in your session and in day to day life.

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