Posts Tagged ‘process’
Music Therapy Does More Than Address Non-Musical Goals: Part Two
What Happened in One Group Music Therapy Session
Top 10 Rules to Break in Hospice Music Therapy
Time for the Big Move? Music Therapy Can Help
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with Dolly Wittman, the president of Caring Transitions here in Kansas City. Her company exists to help people – especially seniors – who are moving to a new living situation and are in need of help figuring out where to go and what to do with all…
Read MoreLyric sheets: Yes or no?
How Can I Keep From Singing? Profound Musical Experiences
I stopped to visit a woman in the nursing home. She never makes any outright requests for songs, perhaps out of politeness. I did know from previous sessions that she likes Christian hymns, though, so I suggested “How Great Thou Art”which she accepted. She listened quietly as I sang two verses. When I finished, I…
Read MoreMake It Multi-Sensory
We all expect to hear music during music therapy sessions, of course, but one of the best things about music therapists is that we also know the importance of facilitating experiences that draw together all of the senses. Music therapists especially learn the importance of integrating visual and touch stimuli in music therapy sessions with…
Read MoreSelf-disclosure: How much should I share?
Since I am returning to music therapy practice after two months of maternity leave, one clinical issue that I have thought about a lot recently is the issue of self-disclosure. I have had some major events happen in my personal life, and it is sometimes tricky to figure out how much of my personal life to…
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