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10 Ways a Music Therapist Aids in Cancer Treatment

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Music therapists can be very useful in cancer treatment and are beginning to be seen more and more in the hospital setting. There are a variety of interventions and treatment strategies the music therapist is trained to implement as well … Continue reading

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#ThursdayTherapyTune : Songwriting with Survivors

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Tonight I have the privilege of attending the Gynecological (GYN) Cancer Alliance’s support group and I couldn’t be more excited to see these wonderful women again. Their courage, strength and optimism strikes me each time I am honored to be … Continue reading

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#MusicTherapy ists: We’re All in this Together So Let’s Work Together!

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The music therapy field is blossoming and becoming more and more recognized as the days go by. Social media is largely to thank for that as now we can circulate articles like wildfire allowing hundreds, thousands, or even millions of … Continue reading

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Mystery #MothersDay #ThursdayTherapyTune !!

I’m not sharing the title of this one!! Watch the video for clues! Can you figure out what it is without Google? Do you already know it?! This is a GREAT song for Mother’s Day, whether you are reminiscing about mothers … Continue reading

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#ThursdayTherapyTune (s): April Showers and May Flowers

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The saying “April Showers Bring May Flowers” has been around for a while and the saying continues to prove true (at least it does in the Midwest!). Though the “April” showers have passed that doesn’t mean we won’t have continued rain … Continue reading

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#MusicTherapy #LifeHack 2: Drums and the Rain

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Today’s post is short and sweet and will hopefully keep your drum heads safe in this rainy spring weather! All you need is a drum and a shower cap! I’ve messed with larger trash bags and wrapping up my entire … Continue reading

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#ThursdayTherapyTune… The Ding-a-Ling Song featuring the Triangle

The song of the day is “My Ding-a-Ling” as performed most famously by Chuck Berry. If you have heard this Oldie Goldie, you may have thought to yourself “I would be the worst therapist in the world to teach this … Continue reading

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The Triangle… It’s Not Just For Dinner Time

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Today we are giving a shout out to the triangle! One may think this instrument is simple and its uses can only go so far, but this is far from the truth! The triangle can be used for a variety … Continue reading

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Easter Egg Hunt! Sensory, Motor and Academics All in One! Plus a FREE SONG SHEET!

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With Easter right around the corner, it only made sense to post a song that can be used this time of year. Through my experience in working with children, I know that they love games and they love to be … Continue reading

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Your Brain on Music Part 2: Autism, Music and the Brain

Since it is Autism Awareness month, it seemed appropriate to follow up Part II of Your Brain on Music with an emphasis on autism. Though research is scarce on how music specifically affects the brain of individuals with autism, there … Continue reading

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