Erin Hade Lunde, MT-BC, music therapist in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area
Happy Halloween! I was truly surprised when I went to work in the care center today. Each department came up with some elaborate decorations and costumes. Back in June or July (I’m not kidding), during one of department’s monthly planning meetings, one of the coordinators mentioned Halloween. The director of our department is new and [...]
Mon, October 31 2011 » Events » No Comments
Funding for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium is currently being discussed, and among the possibilities is to use a portion of Minnesota’s Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment. Dayton on stadium: ‘No breakthrough moment’ | Minnesota Public Radio News. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 19.75% of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund [...]
Fri, October 28 2011 » News » 1 Comment
I am beginning to find more and more uses for technology in my professional (and personal) life. I recognize there are several music therapy bloggers who write with frequency about newfound apps that benefit their work. I feel way behind the times, because I don’t use many apps on a regular basis. (Tonight I had [...]
Thu, October 27 2011 » Reflections » No Comments
A few days ago, I provided some description of some of the work I do in the care center. Though the transitional care unit (TCU) where I see residents once a week is inside the care center, the unit is something of a different animal. In the TCU, the residents live for as many as [...]
Wed, October 26 2011 » Reflections » No Comments
I am really excited to have begun the process of coordinating with the head of our pastoral care department in co-leading bereavement services for staff. One of the residents I served passed away unexpectedly on Friday, and I have been consumed with the thought of facilitating monthly music therapy sessions for staff who provide direct [...]
Tue, October 25 2011 » Reflections » No Comments
New short: Slow. I have been listening to WNYC’s “Radiolab” for about two years now, and nearly always find it enthralling. The above link to “Slow” came close to making me cry, especially when the song is created at the end. I hope you love it.
Mon, October 24 2011 » Reflections, Resources » No Comments
Resident: “Are you tired?” Me: “No.” Resident: “Really?” Me: “Nope, not tired.” Resident: “You look like you could just drop.” Resident: “You are such a doll. Even with glasses.” Resident to another staff member: “Come here.” Staff member: “Yes?” Resident: “Can I ask you something?” Staff member: “Sure.” Resident: “Are you pregnant?” (The [...]
Fri, October 21 2011 » Reflections » No Comments
I love when my clients and/or residents surprise me. At the care center where I work, another music therapist/unit coordinator and myself have been facilitating some choir rehearsals. I have yet another colleague who is active in theatre, and has wanted to introduce acting in skits to our residents. I also lead a tone chimes [...]
Thu, October 20 2011 » Reflections » No Comments
I work with two populations: People in assisted living, care center, and transitional care units; and people with developmental disabilities. I suppose I could break down the populations even further by considering age groups. Certainly, I work with the elderly — that is pretty clear — and I work with young children with developmental disabilities [...]
Wed, October 19 2011 » Reflections » No Comments
My primary instrument is voice, followed closely by violin. Being a vocalist, I both think of my voice quite often, and yet take it for granted. I don’t warm it up in the mornings before work, unless you count talking to my mom on the phone during the drive. I don’t particularly rest it between [...]
Tue, October 18 2011 » Reflections » No Comments
