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I love games and I love working with the elderly. One of my favorite sessions is a group I only see once a month. Since our time is so infrequent, I strive to have the most fun we can possibly … Continue reading
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Fall is here and soon the leaves will be falling! I love this time of year and have been collecting various “Fall Time” songs to use with groups since I was an undergrad years ago. Whether you are wanting to … Continue reading
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When was the last time you heard a song that sparked a memory? My guess is that it wasn’t that long ago… perhaps even the last song you heard today! Music is one of the easiest ways to trigger memories, … Continue reading
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The Song: Lili Marlene The Artist: Marlene Dietrich One of the best parts of my week is working with my groups at the assisted living facilities here in town. Reminiscence is a big part of our time together, and what … Continue reading
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Christmas cards… they are lovely, and we all enjoy getting them, but what do you do with them when the holidays are over? I have trouble letting them go and always try to reuse them in different creative ways. This year … Continue reading
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One of my favorite parts of the week is supervising the music therapy students at Drury university in their clinical field work. Not only do I enjoy helping them grow into professionals, I love learning from them along the way as well! … Continue reading
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There have been so many different types of moons this year! With super moons over the summer, the harvest moon in September, and the most recent blood moon this week, it got me in the mood to sing songs all about … Continue reading
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Just as other therapies, music therapy can be offered individually or with a group of people. Though individual therapy is great and is designed specifically for the individual being treated, groups offer some great advantages. Music therapy groups can be provided for many … Continue reading
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Here’s another game that I use with groups from time to time. This game can be adapted to be used with different ages and there are endless adaptations for categories. For this post I will be sharing how I utilize the … Continue reading
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When I first heard this song I didn’t think much of it, but quickly noticed that three of my adolescent girls wanted to hear it and use it in their therapy sessions. So after spending time with the recording and … Continue reading
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