Experiencing Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) as a Traveler

Experiencing Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) as a Traveler

As I’ve written about in previous posts, the past few months of my life have been filled with change. While I can always talk about my life with friends or family, I felt like I needed a new approach to […]

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Establishing Therapeutic Rapport with Children

Until a few years ago, I felt very awkward around kids and was worried that I might always be an amateur when it came to being a music therapist with young children. Not being a parent, my first extended encounter […]

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A Music Therapist’s Perspective on “Alive Inside”

A Music Therapist’s Perspective on “Alive Inside”

I’d been avoiding seeing the recent documentary “Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory” for many reasons. As a music therapist, I’ve been educating the public since I saw a clip depicting a man named Henry and his reaction […]

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Close to Home

I never expected my routines to change so much since becoming a music therapist. Every morning, I’m adamant about applying sunscreen and when I catch myself slumping, I immediately sit up straight. I’ve taken up journaling and go to concerts […]

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Neurologic Music Therapy Infographic

Neurologic Music Therapy Infographic

I wanted to share my first infographic on Neurologic Music Therapy. It’s meant to be a tool to educate and advocate for music therapy, so feel free to share! (Just be sure to give credit to Thrive Music Therapy). Enjoy!   […]

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Music Therapy Worries

I’m entering my second year of clinical practice and I’ve just been approved for my first practicum student! Thinking back to my music therapy major days, there was so much to juggle: classes, fieldwork, practicing… There were a few things […]

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