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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!
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.
Clinical considerations for Valentine’s Day | #49
As music therapists, we love a good themed session, don't’ we? The inspiration we find, the visual aids and props we get to use, the playlists we start building in our head..It can be a lot of fun for us. But is it what our clients need? We’re going to share some clinical inspiration love and share not only ideas for Valentines theme interventions, but also ideas for covertly themed sessions and how to work around holidays.
Clinical, Professional and Personal Gratitude | #35
It's November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Ellisa and Kristin sit down to talk about how a practice of gratitude impacts your body and how to introduce a practice into your sessions, your work, and your life.
Music Therapy Scope of Practice | #24
Today we’re going to be talking about music therapy scope of practice. What is it, how is it defined and how do I remain ethically within the bounds of my own scope of practice? This is a gray area in some situations and having clearly defined boundaries is important for our profession and as individuals for ethical, best practice and advocacy.
Telehealth with Children with High Needs | #10
I do believe that some people respond better to this approach than others, but when it is all that you have, I’ve seen teachers, paraprofessionals, students and even myself, make the most of it!
Authenticity in Music - Part 1 | #2
Having a starting point for authenticity is important as we discuss what it means to replicate music. A large portion of the day-to-day study that we do at work is building a repertoire of music. Now, oftentimes your working repertoire is greatly determined by your clients, the setting you’re working in, the approach etc. But often, we need to be equipped with a basic variety of music to appeal to a range of tastes and preferences.