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 […]
Seven Strategies for Music Mood Regulation (Infographic)
I love reading research that I can implement directly into my clinical work as a music therapist. Here’s an infographic of a great study by Suvi Saarikallio and Jaakko Erkkiä about how people use music in their lives to regulate […]
What To Do When Working with a New Population
I was faced with a glaring awareness of my ignorance that I hadn’t felt since I started my job in dementia care, after completing my internship in a medical setting. I was asked to speak to a support group for […]
Film Scores and Older Adults
I’ve had a love for film music since high school and hearing the opening suite from The Holiday. The movie wasn’t outstanding, but the music captured me emotionally. Film music works on this non-verbal, often subconscious level to express emotionally […]
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! […]
Healthy Habits Music Therapy Activity
With the new year coming up, many people are familiar with the idea of making New Years’ resolutions. Exploring how health is related to music can be a great, flexible session for many populations. Think of it as a music […]