Free, Personal, DIY Gifts from a Music Therapist
I’ve never been a big gift-shopper. The mall is too crowded and I never know how to choose a gift that is useful and individualized for everyone on my list. And on a music therapist’s salary, I’m always looking for thrifty […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]