To Volunteer Or Not To Volunteer?
As a music therapist, volunteerism is a grey area. Though music therapists offer a valuable skill set, we are also working to establish our profession in a market that doesn’t fully appreciate our employment potential. First off, my experiences volunteering […]
What It’s Like When Your Music Therapy Major is Discontinued
Yesterday, I read a post by a blogger about her experiences combining music and neuroscience while she’s completing medical school and I was fascinated and inspired by her dedication to bringing music deeper into the medical community. But, I also […]
How an Introvert Found Clinical Presence
Clinical presence. It’s all about creating a clear, safe environment for therapy to happen within. As a music therapist, it’s a vital element that can make or break my sessions. When I was a student music therapist, this was something […]
New Year, New Job
Okay, so maybe it’s a stretch for this to be my “New Year’s” post as Feburary is fast approaching. But I have good reason to be posting so late. I have a music therapy job! This is big news because […]