Tags: advocacy, Alzheimer's, dementia, technology
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 […]
My Professor Was Wrong About Music Therapy
I just finished taking the GRE and it is looking hopeful that I won’t have to sit for it again. With any luck, this time next year I’ll be starting a graduate program in music therapy. With hopes of the future close […]
Music and Emotion Regulation Infographic
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I learn best by visually organizing information. Here’s an infographic inspired by a Journal of Music Therapy article by Kimberly Sena Moore.
Don’t Underestimate Music Therapists
“So, what is it that you do?” As a music therapist I get this question from time to time. And it’s a fair question to ask if you’ve never been exposed to music therapy before. Answering this question, however, can be […]
Owning Advocacy
Advocacy makes me uncomfortable sometimes. When someone perks up and says, “I know all about music therapy!” I’m inwardly bracing myself. Any music therapy professional or student can relate to this. Because music is almost universally recognized as beneficial, people […]