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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.
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Clinical
2nd week of the month is devoted to in-depth clinical learning and sharing including best practices, ideas, and resources.
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Wellness
3rd week of the month is all about wellness. Research, helpful tips & tricks, resources….your health & wellness matter!
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Music
4th week of the month is the language we know best….MUSIC! Musician spotlights, resources, songs, instruments, skill building, and so much more!
Sophie's Place- A Beacon of Hope with Tara McConnell, MT-BC | #77
"Whatever you are doing today, matters." - Today is a special episode because it is a BONUS episode for the month of August. Today is also special because we are joined by special guest Tara McConnell, MT-BC. She is bringing us a message of encouragement, community and hope reflected not only in the music therapy work being done through Sophie's Place but also for music therapists everywhere.
Music in Everyday Life | #76
My intention for this episode is to jog our brains a bit to think more deeply about the music we hear each day. After recently reading the book Peak Mind, my mind has been wrapped around the importance of bringing our awareness to the mundane parts of our lives to evoke new brain pathways, strengthen old ones, and overall enhance our ability to experience our world and life.
CranioSacral Therapy and Healing with Corri Flaker Fraser LMT LLC | #71
Elizabeth sits down with Corri Flaker Fraser, who is a healer and bodyworker who works with her clients to feel comfortable in their bodies. Her main modalities include massage and craniosacral therapy.
Entrepreneurship and Music Therapy with Patina Jackson, MT-BC | #69
Maggie sits down with Patina and asks her about her personal journey to entrepreneurship in music therapy and more specifically about her successful online music therapy resource company called, “Music Therapy Joy”.
Music Centered Music Therapy with Jim Hiller, Ph.D., MT-BC | #68
Maggie sits down with Dr. Hiller to dive into understanding music-centered music therapy and how it is used in addiction and substance use therapy.
A Heartbeat Meditation | #67
"Your heart continues to beat, even when it's breaking... Your heart continues to beat even when you feel joy. Your heart is strong and your heart can hold it all. "
Heartbeat Songs and Music Therapy with Brian Schreck, MA, MT-BC | #66
“Home is where the heart is” - Ellisa sits down with music therapist Music Therapist, Brian Schreck, Behavioral Oncology, MA, MT-BC as he discusses his work with heartbeat music therapy and establishing a new music therapy modality, Amplified Cardiopulmonary Recordings (ACPR). His work with pediatric and adult end of life music therapy is not only deeply impactful, it is propelling the field of music therapy forward.
Recreational Therapy and Biofeedback with Stephanie Lopes, Recreational Therapist, MSW, CTRS/R | #65
Elizabeth sits down with Stephanie Lopes to discuss her work as a recreational therapist, Social Worker, and her recent work with biofeedback in an acute psychiatric unit. We will speak specifically about the heartmath approach to biofeedback, which measure heart rate variability.
Magic in the Mundane with Molly Meyers | #64
“I’m so passionate about how to take the daily mundane and see the beauty in that, AND acknowledge the hard in that. You know, I think it’s BOTH, AND. You have to have both the rainstorm, and the sun, to get the rainbows!”
Piano Improvisation for Music Therapists | #63
Elizabeth sits down with music therapist and piano aficionado Harry Beckett to help listeners identify practical ways to improve their improvisation and jazz piano skills.
How to use Essential Oils for Wellness | #62
Learn about the science behind essential oils, how to use them for your wellness and considerations for use in your clinical practice.
Music Therapy and Eldercare with Rachelle Morgan, MA, MT-BC | #61
“Meaningful music experiences"- Join us for a conversation with Rachelle Morgan, MA, MT-BC about music therapy and eldercare, business, and clinical inspiration for working with older adults.
The Eighth Sense of Interoception | #60
Elizabeth walks us through the eighth sense of interoception and discusses how it may impact a few different populations in music therapy.
Jazz Appreciation and Music Therapy | #59
We're celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month by learning about the history of a famous Jazz Standard as well as sharing some inspiration on how to use it in music therapy.
Short Story Reading: “The Wave” | #58
This is a beautiful story about a wave, crashing against a cliff. Focus on my voice, the movement of the wave and the details within the story. Can you feel the salty air? Take a deep breath..and listen to “The Wave”, by Liam O’Flaherty.
Clinical Use of Guitar | #57
Ellisa and Maggie talk about their top tips and tricks for using guitar in their music therapy sessions. They share ideas on adapting the instrument for both themselves and their clients to create success and music when accomplishing both musical and non-music goals.
Life and Play Therapy with Kate Weir Ed.S, M.Ed, LPC-S Registered Play Therapist | #56
My attention is not divided. I’m not multitasking. I’m not half-way listening. I’m REALLY listening so deeply so I can hear you.
Intentional Music in the Classroom, Clinic, and Home! | #55
In this episode we will dig into how we can use music in the classroom. As it is Music in Schools Month we are rounding out this month looking at specific strategies for using music in the classroom. Not an educator? No problem, the strategies can be used in a therapeutic setting and in the home, too.
Peaceful Butterfly Meditation for Kids | #54
Join us butterflies, as we float along with this colorful, calming guided imagery.
Clinical Goals and Personhood with Zoe Levine, LPMT, MT-BC | #53
"People have intrinsic value" - Ellisa sits down with Zoe Levine, LPMT, MT-BC to talk about her music therapy work in various school settings. Zoe uses foundational principles of Community Music Therapy and Critical Humanist approaches to inform their work and shares how to write goals that support the personhood of the student, first.